Legal and Compliance Administrator

VACANCY: Legal and Compliance Administrator. Location: Harare, Zimbabwe.

Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, a leading forestry and timber products company, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-driven professionals for the position of Legal and Compliance Administrator.

Position summary

To promote effective governance and regulatory compliance while ensuring data protection compliance across Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd.

Key responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, correspondence and reports for approval by the Legal Officer.
• Manage contract registers, renewal trackers and approval workflows.
• Prepare document bundles for external counsel and hearings.
• Conduct legal research on statutory, regulatory and case law developments relevant to ATZ's operations and prepare research briefs for review and approval by the Legal Officer.
• Control the data subject access request process and POTRAZ obligations.
• Maintain legal filing systems and document registers, and track governance and litigation timelines.
• Manage the data protection register and provide initial responses to routine data subject queries.
• Prioritise compliance deadlines and escalate at-risk items to the Legal Officer.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or Degree in Law, Legal Studies, Corporate Governance or Administration.
• 2 to 3 years' experience in legal administration, compliance or a governance environment.

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to draft structured documents under supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Understanding of corporate governance and compliance principles.
• Ability to manage sensitive legal and personal data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

How to apply: submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and a cover letter indicating suitability for the position, on or before 12 October 2026, to: The Human Resources Executive, Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, 6 St Helens Drive, Nyakamete, Mutare, or by email to [email protected]. Ladies are encouraged to apply.