• Reference Number : REFS/019087
• Directorate : Legal Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 420 642 – R1 005 801 per annum (all-inclusive package) salary will be in accordance with OSD Determination for legal qualified personnel.
• Enquiries : Mr. Themba Psungo, Tel: (011) 689 6980 or 060 543 9098

Requirements :

• An LLB degree coupled with a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in the legal environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate. At least three years’ experience in a managerial position in legal environment. Proven knowledge and experience in litigation, drafting and vetting of contracts, contract management, conducting legal research and providing well researched legal opinions. Good communication skills (written & verbal). Ability to draft comprehensive and well researched legal opinions. Ability to draft, review, vet policies, contracts, SLAs, charters and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).Basic understanding of legislation applicable to the Public Service including thorough knowledge of Administrative law, knowledge of SCM regulatory framework, PFMA and relevant National Treasury prescripts, LRA, PSA and regulations. Extensive knowledge and proven experience in labour relations litigation and dispute resolution procedure will serve as an added advantage. Good Office Administration, planning, and organisational skills. Computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Provide litigation management services and support including Labour Relations matters. Conduct vetting of policies, contracts, charters and related legal documents. Draft contracts, MOU’s and SLA’s, memorandum and letters on behalf of the Department. Provide well researched legal opinions and advice in complex matters relating to the operations of the Department. Ensure that the administrative and contractual decisions of the department are compliant with governing legislation and to provide advice, presentations, awareness raising on the impact of any new legislative requirements and related issues. Provide support on contract management services, support practitioners in the drafting of procurement contracts. Drafting, reviewing and vetting contracts after consultation with business units. Reviewing and carrying out the amendments to draft contracts. Management of correspondence in the event of breaches of contract or legal disputes including contract cancellation. Manage the resolution of legal disputes which includes representing the Department (e-Gov) at arbitrations and in a court of law in addition to liaising without side appointed legal professionals. Ensure and maintain professionalism in providing key legal support to business units within the e-Gov. Ensure that all administration processes adhere to legislative and policy compliance including PFMA, PAJA and PAIA. Compile instructions to external consultants, State Attorneys and manage the progress of matters until finalization. Produce monthly reports and analysis of matters received. Responsible for setting performance targets.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) and a comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties , experience and references), must be attached. The Z83 form must be completed in full, and page 2 duly signed. If Z83 and CV are not attached, your application will be disqualified (this also applies to online applications). An accurate position and reference number must be indicated on the form. Information on Z83 and CV must correspond. Z83 form must have a clear indication on part E, F and G. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications; only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies and other relevant documents. Failure to submit the requested information will result in the application not being considered and deemed a regret. General information: Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record. Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Gauteng Department of e-Government reserves the right to fill or not fill the below-mentioned post.

Employer : Department of e-Government

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 17-11-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.