National Credit Regulator (NCR) Senior Legal Advisor - Executive Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 to oversee and regulate the South African credit industry. Its mandate includes education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act.

A key focus of the NCR is to promote an accessible credit market, particularly for historically disadvantaged individuals, low-income persons, and communities in remote or isolated areas. The organisation is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor - Executive to contribute to these vital functions within its legal team.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a relevant legal qualification.
• Be an admitted attorney or advocate who has completed pupillage.
• Possess a minimum of 8 years post-admission experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of this experience must have been in a management or supervisory role within a legal, regulatory, or similar environment.

Required Knowledge:

• National Credit Act
• Constitutional law
• Administrative law
• Court's rules and procedures

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Report writing and analytical skills
• Effective planning, organising, and time management
• Negotiation skills
• Organizational skills
• Legal interpretation
• Computer skills (Office 365 applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Overseeing the functions of the Executive department.
• Overseeing the presentation of cases to the National Consumer Tribunal and the Courts, and representing the NCR in Tribunal proceedings.
• Overseeing the overall enforcement of the National Credit Act.
• Managing departmental aspects such as budget, human resources, and asset management.
• Developing, reviewing, monitoring, and maintaining relevant departmental policies and procedures.
• Providing legal advice to EXCO and various departments.
• Attending to and providing legal advice on legal action taken by or against the NCR.
• Participating in various committees.
• Collaborating with relevant enforcement agencies and regulators in the litigation of cases pertinent to the NCR's mandate.
• Preparing and moderating media statements to be released on behalf of the NCR.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Legal Advisor - Executive position, please follow these steps:

• Prepare a detailed CV.
• Quote the relevant reference number: SLA/08/26.
• Email your application to: HRM-recruitment@ncr.org.za

Closing Date: 21 August 2026