Executive Legal & Compliance – CBPN

Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN)

Procuring with Integrity

Role: Executive: Legal & Compliance

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Windhoek

Nature of the position: 5-year fixed-term contract

Primary purpose of this position:

• To oversee the provision of legal services by providing sound legal advice and making sound legal decisions that protects, defends and ensures the integrity of regulatory decisions and upholds the statutory integrity as per the Public Procurement Act (15 of 2015) as amended.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic/Operational Planning, Policies and System Development & Implementation

Participates in the development of CPBNs five (5) year Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan.

Budget Formulation and Implementation

Prepares and develops an initial budget for the Department in line with CPBNs annual budget planning cycle.

Legal Services

Develops, implements and refines the framework and related policies and procedures for regulation and compliance.

Acts as advisor on the technical and procedural aspects of regulatory compliance requirements to the Executive Management Committee, Sub-Committees and Board.

Advisory Services Support

Work alongside other functions and departments within CPBN to provide accurate and timely advice on various legal matters.

Provide advice on contract requirements, legal risks and liabilities, with research to evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions and operations, apply effective risk management techniques, and offer proactive advice on risk factors.

Compliance Management

Oversee the monitoring and implementation of the Compliance Management Policy to ensure alignment to the relevant regulatory and legal framework.

Management of Personnel and other Resources

Work with Human Resources Department to ensure that the Departments structure is filled with the right skills set at all times.

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Masters Degree (NQF9) in Law OR
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) (NQF8) Plus Admission to the High Court as a Legal Practitioner.
• Eight (8) years relevant working experience in a Legal and Compliance environment, of which 5 years should be at senior management level.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 7 November 2025

This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)

For any question or enquiries, please contact

Antoinette Druker

Email address: antoinette@eliteemployment.com.na

Office phone number: +264 83 723 4150

Any applications sent to CPBN directly will NOT be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: CPBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.