National Credit Regulator Vacancies

Position: : Senior Legal Advisor- Investigations & Enforcement

Closing Date: 20 August 2024

Requirements:

▪ The suitable candidate must hold a four-year legal degree (LLB / BProc) Degree and must be an admitted attorney
or advocate with substantial commercial litigation experience.
▪ The suitable candidate must have at least 5 years post admission litigation experience.
▪ The suitable candidate must have knowledge of debt counselling practices and processes.
▪ The suitable candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a financial,
regulatory, or legal environment.
▪ A minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory role will be an added advantage.
▪ Experience working within the credit industry will serve as an added advantage.
▪ Insolvency procedure knowledge and experience will serve as an added advantage.

Duties:

▪ Assessment of investigation reports and evidence
▪ Drafting of pleadings and/or the necessary enforcement action on behalf of the NCR
▪ Representation and litigation of matters on behalf of the NCR and the Department at the National Consumer Tribunal and/or Courts.
▪ Provide support to the Investigations and Enforcement Manager in ensuring the department achieves its targets.
▪ Handle complex complaints and enquiries referred by the Manager of the Department / Exco as and when required.
▪ Oversee the enforcement team (Junior and – Legal Advisors) by providing technical inputs as well as monitoring performance.
▪ Review of drafts and pleadings submitted by the enforcement team.
▪ Providing guidance/training to inspectors, legal advisors, internal and external stakeholders.
▪ Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.