Independent Remuneration, Social and Ethics Committee Member

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidate to be appointed as Independent Remuneration, Social and Ethics Committee Member of the SAMSA Remuneration, Social and Ethics Committee (REMSEC) for a period of three (3) years. SAMSA is seeking an experienced Labour Law practitioner with leadership expertise in Labour Risk & Relations. The successful incumbent will be required to attend the meetings of the Committee on quarterly basis or as and when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Advisory Oversight on Legal Representation & Litigation

• Provide strategic advisory guidance on SAMSA's representation at the CCMA, Labour Court, Bargaining Councils, and arbitration forums
• Advise on litigation risk management for disciplinary and grievance matters
• Provide governance oversight and advisory input on labour disputes, including unfair dismissal, unfair labour practice, and collective bargaining dispute

2. Strategic Labour Law Advisory to the Board

• Deliver high-level strategic counsel to the Board on labour law matters, risk exposure, legal precedent, and governance implications
• Provide advisory direction on SAMSA's enterprise-wide labour relations strategy aligned to the APP, Strategic Plan, and Board objectives
• Provide advisory on legal opinions, policies, disciplinary actions, retrenchments, collective agreements, and compliance frameworks

3. Advisory on Collective Bargaining & Wage Negotiations

• Provide strategic advisory guidance on SAMSA's collective bargaining process and wage negotiations with recognised unions
• Advise on governance frameworks for collective agreements, MOUs, and settlement agreements

4. Compliance, Governance & Ethics Advisory Oversight

• Advise on SAMSA's compliance governance with the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, Employment Equity Act, POPIA, and all relevant legislation
• Provide advisory oversight on policy updates, process improvements, and documentation in line with legal developments and regulatory changes

5. Advisory on Training, Capacity Building & Culture Development

• Provide strategic advisory input on labour law training programmes for SAMSA.
• Provide advice to the Board on building internal ER capacity across SAMSA at executive and operational levels
• Champion ethical workplace culture and diversity/inclusion as part of social responsibility commitments

QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB or Broc Degree with specialisation in Labour Law [NQF 8]
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is preferred
• MBA (NQF 9) would be an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum ten (10) years' post-qualification experience representing employers in labour matters before the CCMA and Labour Court
• Minimum five (5) years' senior management experience managing employer-side labour matters before the CCMA and Labour Court across private and public sectors
• Three (3) years serving in the Board and\or Remuneration, Social, and Ethics Committees
• Proven experience prosecuting and presiding over disciplinary and grievance hearings for employers at executive and senior management level
• Demonstrated experience advising Boards and State-Owned Enterprise governance structures
• Experience as a CCMA Commissioner, Labour Court presiding officer, or equivalent would be an added advantage

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strategic Legal Advisory and Governance Counsel: Deliver high-calibre strategic legal counsel, advisory opinions, and governance guidance on labour law, litigation risk, regulatory compliance, and ethical frameworks to inform Board decision-making
• Governance and Advisory Oversight: Provide distinguished advisory oversight on governance standards, as well as the Board and Committee reporting integrity
• Strategic Business Integration and Risk Translation: Translate complex legal risk into actionable business intelligence, strategic advisory recommendations, and Board-level decision support that aligns with organisational strategy and financial sustainability
• Advanced Analytical and Strategic Risk Assessment: Conduct sophisticated analysis of complex legal risk, identify material governance issues and emerging threats, and provide clear, evidence-based advisory recommendations to the Board
• Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Communication: Engage with strategic authority and stakeholder diplomacy with unions, legal practitioners, senior leadership, Board members, Committee members, regulators, and external stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel to SAMSA regional offices and ports as required.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

NB: Candidates are invited to submit updated comprehensive CVs, highlighting their qualifications and experience.

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TERM OF APPOINTMENT

This is not a full-time appointment. REMSEC has four statutory meetings per annum and additional meetings may be convened by the chairperson as deemed necessary by the Committee or Accounting Officer.

REMUNERATION

Compensation will be in accordance with rates as determined by National Treasury. Schedules in this regard are issued annually with specific hourly or daily rates. All other refundable expenses are based on the SAMSA policies in line with the National Treasury guidelines.

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CLOSING DATE: 26 JUNE 2026

For any related queries regarding this position, please contact Ms Zanele Zwane at 012 366 2600.

Please note: SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.