LEGAL SERVICES AND GOVERNANCE MANAGER

BOTSWANA POST

1.LEGAL SERVICES AND GOVERNANCE MANAGER - BPS 13/2/1 Vol.1 (15)

1.1.Job Summary

Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal Department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks. The job holder shall also support the office of the Company Secretary in the provision of board secretarial services to the Group and its subsidiaries.

1.2.Position Requirements

1.2.1.Qualification

•A Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management and Cost Accounting or equivalent.
•A member of the Botswana Institute of Accountants.

1.2.2.Experience

•A minimum of five (5) years experience in corporate legal work, civil litigation, contract negotiations and governance.

1.3.Key Performance Areas

•Leadership and people management
•Financial services
•Financial control
•Internal Audit and Process Review
•Business Analaysis service
•Accounts Service

1.4.Competencies

•Interpersonal and communication skills
•Analytical skills
•Assertive and decisive
•Proactive and innovative
•Strong negotiation skills
•Excellent knowledge about corporate laws and regulations
•Ability to maintain trust and high level of confidentiality
•Ability to deal with ambiguity and complex legal matters
•Excellent knowledge of governance

Benefits: Botswana Post offers attractive salaries and benefits packages that are commensurate with qualifications and experience

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing detailed CV. Please send your application and CV to:

Head of Human Capital
Botswana Post
P O Box 100
Gaborone

NB: No hand delivered or email applications will be considered.

Closing date: 27th March 2015
Source: Sunday Standard/ The Telegraph March 15-21, 2015