Director: SOC Governance and Legal Assurance

Overview

Director role overseeing SOC governance and legal assurance for the Department of Electricity and Energy, requiring legal or governance experience and SMS pre-entry certification.

Requirements

• An appropriate degree in Business Administration and/or Legal Studies at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), plus the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela).
• Plus 5 years of experience at the middle/senior managerial level in Legal or Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of: Legislative and policy prescripts relevant to the Department and its SOE’s.
• Corporate governance as it applies to the public and private sector, Company law, PFMA, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and strong legal background.
• Skills: Communication, Financial Management, Problem-solving and Analytical skills.
• Honesty and integrity; change management, strategic capability and leadership.
• Service delivery innovation, people management and empowerment.
• Thinking Demand: Information evaluation; decision-making, creativity, Tact, work individuality and in a group.

Duties

• Undertake the development of standardised SOC governance review and reporting instruments.
• Lead or partake in SOC governance assurance projects to assess compliance and enable DEE management structures to facilitate corrective action where required.
• Provide technical advisory services to executive management and the shareholder on the appointment and dismissal of SOC Board Members.
• Develop coordinate the implementation of the DEE’s legal assurance policy regime and standardised legal instrument assurance framework for the SOC Group.
• Align existing and/or develop legal instruments for the governance of SOC’s in the group.
• Draft legal opinions on the shareholder interface process with SOC Boards.
• Manage the Directorate.

How to apply

Email to Vacancies1@dee.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr James Dlamini Tel No: (012) 406 7577

Notes

Females from all races, African, Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS Applicants are informed to submit their application(s) by completing the 2021 version of the Z83 form quoting the relevant reference number and a comprehensive CV only. The CV must indicate qualifications, experience “if any” and the period thereof. The 2021 version of the Z83 form is obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za or www.gov.za/documents. It is important to ensure that the Z83 is completed in full. This means that all fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. It is acceptable under section E, F, G, for applicants to indicate “refer to CV or see attached” due to the limited space provided on the Z83 form. However, the question relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered, but if you are already in Public Service just indicate “N/A”. Please initial the form and sign the declaration. Email application(s) must strictly be submitted as one (1) PDF document or attachment (i.e. Z83 and CV scanned as one PDF document). It is also important to indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications submitted using the incorrect application form (old Z83) will not be considered. Each advertised post must be accompanied by its own application for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must submit an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) if shortlisted. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. No SMS post appointment shall be implemented without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela) obtainable from www.thensg.gov.za . Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the administration of the recruitment process or possible employment and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s) at any stage of the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into a performance agreement within three (3) months from the date of appointment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts were advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 12 dated 10 April 2026, Deputy Director: Demand, Acquisition and Contract Ref No: DEE2026/001 and Administrative Officer: Demand Management Ref No: DEE2026/003; the post has been withdrawn due to the Department’s Re-Organization Design Project. MANAGEMENT ECHELON