Legal Practice Council Jobs

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Advert 04 of 2025
Internal and External

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is currently embarking on a process to fill vacant positions in the National Office, Gauteng and Western Cape Provincial Office.

Manager: Risk & Compliance (Readvertisement)

Vacancy : Manager: Risk & Compliance (Readvertisement)
Provincial Office : Gauteng (Pretoria): Ref No: GP02/2025
CTC Salary Package : R 864 165 all-inclusive package p.a.

Minimum Appointment Requirements
Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; NQF Level 7 in Finance or Law; Certification in Risk & Compliance; 6 years post qualification experience, of which 4 years is in a supervisory capacity; NQF Level 8 in Finance or Law is advantageous; Admission as an attorney is advantageous; 6 years post qualification experience in a professional regulatory environment, of which 4 years is in a supervisory position is advantageous; Legal Practice Act, No 28 of 2014; Section 109 Regulations; Code of Conduct for all Legal Practitioners, Candidate Legal Practitioners and Juristic Entities; Rules of LPC; Financial Principles ;Risk
management; Required to travel locally

Skills & Competencies
Communication Attention to detail; Interpersonal Accuracy; Problem solving Critical thinking; Research Deadline driven; Prosecution Integrity; Management Work under pressure; Time management; Writing.

Key Responsibilities
Monitor compliance of legal practitioners to applicable legislation and regulations; Review assessments of general status of affairs of a legal practice ; Review forensic reports on evidence collated and findings; Monitor the presentation of findings and evidence provided at disciplinary enquiries and Court; Manage the provision of control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies; Ensure the optimization and utilization of automated system processes; Manage the winding up of practices of members that have been suspended, struck or are deceased; Monitor the timeous
and efficient handling of claims lodged against the trust account; Monitor the administration of trust accounts of suspended, struck or deceased members; Liaise with relevant stakeholders i.e. liquidators, banks, AFF, etc. ; Monitor compliance to court orders and approach court with regards to defects in court orders; Manage the investigation of financial discrepancies and misappropriation of trust funds held by legal practitioners; Review forensic reports on evidence collated and findings; Monitor the presentation of findings and evidence provided at disciplinary hearing and Court; Monitor the timeous and
accurate capturing and processing of audit reports ; Monitor the timeous and accurate processing of qualified audit reports ; Monitor the collection and recording of trust interest ; Manage the trust interest process in respect to Accounting to the AFF Manage the annual trust audit ; Manage and sign off the processing of Refund Applications ; Monitor the receiving, processing and sending of correspondence related to Trust Accounting ; Manage and oversee Payment/Recon of Legal Costs
and reclaiming same from LPFF insofar as it relates to Trust Accounting matters; Attend Council meetings and provide insight on disciplinary matters ; Produce reports on activities within the Department; Provide instruction and liaise with members on striking and suspensions; Handle queries from Councillors; Review and update departmental policies and procedures and monitor the implementation therein; Prepare the annual budget for the department and submit for approval; Monitor expenditure against budget in accordance with financial policy and procedures; Produce reports on the performance of the department; Participate in the recruitment of subordinates in consultation with the Human Resource Department; Develop performance contracts for subordinates and conduct performance reviews to measure performance against agreed objectives, identifying training needs; Provide guidance, coaching, mentoring and advice to subordinates; Address discipline and workplace conflict through consultation with the Human Resource Department; Manage time, work allocations and leave of
subordinates ; Monitor compliance to company policies and the required codes of conduct, ethics etc.

Legal Officer: Professional Affairs (4 Months fixed-term contract) x2

Vacancy : Legal Officer: Professional Affairs (4 Months fixed-term contract) x2
Provincial Office : Gauteng (Pretoria): Ref No: GP03/2025
: Western Cape (Cape Town): Ref No: WC02/2025
CTC Salary Package : R44 438,97 p.m.

Minimum Appointment Requirements
Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; LLB Degree; Admission as a Legal Practitioner, Minimum 2 years post admission experience in a practice or professional regulatory environment; Knowledge of Legal Practice Act, No 28 of 2014; Section 109 Regulations; Code of Conduct for all Legal Practitioners, Candidate Legal Practitioners and Juristic Entities Rules of the LPC

Skills & Competencies
Communication, Interpersonal, Problem-solving; Research, Time management & report writing Attention to detail, Work under pressure, Deadline driven, Integrity; Team player & multi-tasking.

Key Responsibilities
Quality assure applications to ensure compliance with legislation, as and when required, Participate in professional affairs committee, Prepare draft report for submission to Senior Legal Officer, Handle regulatory issues pertaining to examinations i.e. eligibility of candidate, , Monitor compliance when opening of firms; Monitor all administration of records to ensure compliance with the legislative framework, Liaise with Disciplinary and Risk and Compliance to interpret and understand court
order decisions to ensure records reflect court order decisions Administer applications of conversion in line with the legislation Extract reports from the system and check for anomalies / non-compliance, Extract reports for referral to Disciplinary Department for litigation matters Prepare registration confirmation letter to advise contracts have been successfully registered, Administer cession of PVTs in accordance with legislation Oversee examination process in the province in accordance with legislation Review reports submitted on examinations carried out Read applications for admissions and ensure compliance with legal framework, Correspond with applicants and foreign jurisdictions on admission requirements, Verify applications for filing at court and Staff supervision

Risk Officer (1-year fixed term contract): Readvertisement

Vacancy : Risk Officer (1-year fixed term contract): Readvertisement
Provincial Office : Gauteng (Midrand-National Office): Ref No: NO04/2025
CTC Salary Package : R23 301,24 p.m

Minimum Appointment Requirements
Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; NQF Level 6 in Risk Management / Compliance / Finance; NQF Level 7 in Risk Management / Compliance; Law is an advantage; 3 years’ experience in risk management or compliance; Legal Practice Act, No 28 of 2014; Section 109 Regulations; Code of Conduct for all Legal Practitioners, Candidate Legal Practitioners and Juristic Entities; Rules of LPC; Risk management; Compliance Program (Management); Corporate governance (King Reports); Relevant
Legislative Requirements for LPC; The following certificates are an advantage: Certified Risk Management Practitioner (IRMSA), Certified Compliance Practitioner (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE).

Skills & Competencies
Analytical; Communication; Interpersonal; Problem solving; Reporting; Time management; Analytical; Communication; Attention to detail; Accuracy; Deadline driven; Integrity; Work under pressure; Attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation / Control, Risk Monitoring, Risk Reporting; Assisting in the implementation of the approved risk management plan; Assist National Office and Provincial Offices with monitoring the risk register; Keep abreast of trends in risk and compliance; Monitor the implementation of risk management framework and policy; Assist the Risk Champions on risk and compliance concerns escalated to National Office; Coordinate training across LPC (National and
Provincial) on risk management framework, and policy (including other policies related to Risk and Compliance Dept) ; Provide inputs for the quarterly risk awareness articles for the LPC; Assist in the preparation of the Risk and Compliance Committee agenda; Consolidate the Risk and Compliance action list and submit it to the Senior Manager for review; Monitor and update the LPC risk register; Assist in the development of Risk and Compliance department policies; Monitor individual performance,
in accordance with performance objectives, daily.

NB: Interested and suitably qualified persons may send their applications indicating the position they are applying for and the reference number on the subject line for the attention of:

• National Office: Ms. Sive Brakfesi: Senior HR Officer: Recruitmenthq@lpc.org.za: Contact number: (010) 001 8500
• Gauteng: Ms Tumelo Motseo: HR Officer Recruitmentgp@lpc.org.za: Contact number: 012 338 5825
• Western Cape: Ms Zizipho Silwana: HR Officer: Recruitmentwc@lpc.org.za: Contact Number: 021 443 6451

Kindly submit a recently updated comprehensive CV, as well as copies of all qualification(s) (Matric and Admission (where applicable) Certificate must be attached), copy of ID and driver’s license (where applicable). All appointments are subject to vetting processes and positive results. The processing of your personal information by the Legal Practice Council will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013. Please note that correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive any response within 30 days from the closing date of the advert, consider your application not successful.

Closing date for applications 12 March 2025 late applications will not be considered.

We wish you all the best with your applications

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