Senior Director- Legal Services (5 year fixed term contract)

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

This position requires a knowledgeable and experienced legal professional across multiple areas of the law with a pragmatic solutions-orientated approach, who can successfully navigate the Universitys legal, policy and strategic environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide strategic leadership and alignment with regard to legal services across the institution
• Ensure that comprehensive and accurate legal guidance is provided to the University
• Efficient administration and optimisation of financial and physical resources
• Provide leadership in human resource management
• Corporate governance and compliance reporting

CORE COMPETENCIES

REQUIREMENTS

DISCLAIMER : Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 17 October 2025.