MyNsfas Job Specification & Recruiting Profile of Vacancy
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Provide general legal advice and guidance to the Board Members on their rights, duties,
responsibilities, obligations and powers in line with Corporate Governance prescripts and good
practice.
Advise and guide the Board Executive Committee (EXCO) and management Committee (MANCO)
to ensure compliance with all legislation relevant to the nature of the NSFAS operations.
Review legal agreements and provide legal advice when required.
Implement and maintain effective risk management and control programs.
Conduct legal compliance regulatory risk analysis and create the compliance register.
• Supervise and manage the Board and Committee activities
Attend Board and Sub-Committee meetings.
Maintain statutory records and registers.
Manage all Board correspondence by collating information and writing Board reports.
Communicate Board decisions to relevant stakeholders.
Provide advise with regard to statutory services and requirements.
• Manage Board and Executive communications and ensure implementation of unit
requirements
Draft the annual Board calendar in consultation with the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer
and ensure it is presented and approved the Board each year.
Schedule all Board and Sub-Committee meetings based on statutory requirements as and when
required.
Schedule all Executive Board meetings monthly.
Schedule other quarterly Board meetings as and when required by the Committee.
Manage and oversee the calendar of Committee members.
Link the annual Board calendar to reporting times as per PFMA, 1999 as well as to the management
of other issues of a strategic nature at the Board level.
Implement and maintain procedures where relevant.
Develop and review of Board, Committee and secretarial policies and procedures as well as all other
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governance frameworks that regulate the functioning of powers of the Board, Committees and
Management Committees.
• Perform Board Committee and Sub-Committee administration
Arrange for external training / briefing sessions as well as induction for new Board and SubCommittee members.
Draft and update Board and Sub-Committee Charters, Codes, Policies and Terms of Reference.
Design the workplan for each Board Sub-Committee at the beginning of the year to ensure
compliance with relevant statutory requirements and the terms of reference deliverables.
Ensure the workplan is reviewed and approved by the Committee.
Organise and prepare agendas and meeting packs.
Ensure minutes are taken for Committee meetings.
Ensure resolutions and actionable items are accurately recorded and followed.
Compile meeting packs for the Board and its Sub-Committees.
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Board resolutions.
Issue appointment letters to the newly appointed Board co-opted members and Board SubCommittee members.
Follow up on matters arising from previous meetings to ensure that they have been actioned and
given feedback to the Board.
Compile a record of Board member remuneration based on meetings attended by members, and
hourly and day rates of Board members.
Complete the individual pay form and send to the Board members for signature.
Send the signed individual pay forms for approval and payment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
• NQF Level 9 in Public Administration
• NQF Level 8 in Law, LLB or CGISA Qualification (Board level)
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and organisational performance management principles.
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• Demonstrated experience supporting a Board and its committees, including policy formulation,
legal compliance, and strategic governance support.
• Deep knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King IV, and other applicable public sector
governance frameworks.
• Proven success in managing organisational change, governance turnaround, and complex
stakeholder environments.
• Understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape
• Working knowledge of governance, risk, and performance management principles.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public or private sector governance, with at least 5 years in
a senior leadership or Company Secretary role within a Schedule 3A public entity or similar
institution.
• Proven experience in corporate governance advisory and support to Boards and Board
Committees.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, including the:
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),
• National Treasury Regulations,
• Company law
• Government prescripts, and
• King IV Code on Corporate Governance.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and governance policy development.
• Experience in legal drafting, interpretation of legislation, and contract management in a public
entity or regulated environment.
• Sound understanding of Company Secretarial practices and administration, including Board
protocol, minute-taking, declarations, and compliance registers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong document management and reporting capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities,
particularly in formal, legal, and governance contexts.
Preferred:
• Admitted Attorney
• Chartered Institute of Secretaries (CIS) membership
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• LLM – Corporate Law or equivalent
• Advance Computer literacy in MS Office Suite and document management systems
• Experience in a public institution, funding organisation or banking institution
• Recognised affiliations with public governance or planning bodies such as SAPI (South African
Planning Institute) or SACN (South African Cities Network)
• Experience in managing digital governance tools, ethics disclosures, whistleblower protocols,
and reporting to external oversight bodies such as AGSA, National Treasury, and Parliament,
will be an advantage
Skills and Competencies:
Professional Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Legal and governance advisory skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organisational skills
• Project and workflow management
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
• Interpersonal effectiveness and teamwork
• Written and verbal communication skills (including report writing and policy drafting)
• Stakeholder engagement and diplomacy
• Customer focus and client orientation
Leadership and Ethical Competencies:
• Managerial and leadership skills
• Independent, objective, and impartial judgement
• Ethical conduct and integrity
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Proactive mindset and initiative-taking
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• High stress tolerance and resilience
• Multitasking and flexibility in a high-pressure environment
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS:
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 23 August 2026
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the
NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst
other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications,
Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees. The response must be addressed to the
attention of Ms. Thokozile Mnikina via the following email address: jobs@nsfas.org.za
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for
application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: Email: thokozilem@nsfas.org.za
The NSFAS does not consider late applications.
The NSFAS Talent Acquisition team only corresponds with shortlisted Candidates.
Should you not hear from the NSFAS Talent Acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date,
please consider your application unsuccessful.
Kindly note that NSFAS is committed to Employment Equity, furthermore, NSFAS is committed to
providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action within the prescripts of South African
legislation, it is therefore the organisation’s intention to promote diversity (race, gender, disability)
through filling of this position.