National Heritage Council Legal Advice & Company Secretary – Elite Employment
Job Description
National Heritage Council of Namibia
Vacancy: Executive: Legal Advice & Company Secretary
Location: Windhoek
Nature of the position: 5-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary range: N$495,000 to N$768,000 Annual Cost to Company
The National Heritage Council (NHC) is established under Act No 27 of 2004, to identify, conserve, protect and manage Namibian heritage resources.
Purpose of the position:
The Executive: Legal Advisor & Company Secretary reports directly to the Director of the National Heritage Council. He/she has the direct responsibility of providing professional company secretarial services and credible legal advice to all levels within the institution and to ensure that legal problems are avoided, and risks associated with initiatives and operations are mitigated.
Qualification and Experience Required:
- An LLB. Honours (NQF Level 8) and admission to the high court, as a legal practitioner in terms of the Legal Practitioners Act of 1995
- An additional Post Grad qualification/s in corporate or environmental law at (NQF Level 8) or (NQF Level 9), will be an added advantage.
- At least 9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years being at mid management level.
Key Performance Areas:
- Compliance with the laws, policies and procedures relating to corporate governance
- Board and board committee meeting organisation, coordination and documentation
- Advice and provide support on dispute resolution
- Provide legal support to all levels of the institution
- Ensure risk management and compliance
- Execute administrative duties
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to develop departmental plans in support of the strategic plan of the institution.
- Teamwork, innovation, honesty, integrity, reliability, confidentiality, impartiality Attention to detail, and confidence.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
- Service orientated (support function).
Closing Date: 21 February 2025 (No late applications will be accepted).
This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment Consultancy.
Candidates who comply with the above criteria should submit their application.
Note: National Heritage Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)
Enquiries: Antoinette Druker
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 061 234 151
Any applications sent to National Heritage Council directly will NOT be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
