• Reference Number : REFS/019927
• Directorate : Legal Advisory and Litigation Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 162 200.00 Per Annum (All – inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Alinah Mogaswa - 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Paralegal or any relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the legal environment at Middle/Senior Management level. Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS. Possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have knowledge of legal proceedings and procedures; contract drafting and review skills; knowledge of due-diligence process; sound knowledge of Housing related Legislation; Prevention of illegal Eviction from an Unlawful Occupation Act 19 of 1998; Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001; and laws and regulations pertaining to financial accounting, internal controls, and corporate governance. Knowledge of performance improvement strategies and strategies for acquiring or developing competencies to meet strategic goals. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Planning, organising and execution, Negotiation skills; Ability to manage conflict, Language proficiency, Knowledge management, Honesty and Integrity. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude.

Duties :

• Manage, provide support and co-ordinate litigation by and against the department. Manage the development and implementation of the litigation strategy. Oversee the undertaking of research to gather adequate information to complete briefs for counsel. Collate information and research legal instruments to produce effective efficient legal support (written legal advice or opinions). Scrutinise draft legal documents / pleadings / opinions. Manage consultation and preparation of court documents. Monitor the implementation of Legal Advisory and Litigation Services policies in the Department. Report on legal matters handled by the unit on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Consult and liaise with internal and external stakeholders by attending, advising, and coordinating internal meetings in order to obtain instruction to forward to the State Attorney for court cases, or with oral legal advice, where applicable. Provide legal education and awareness. Management of the business unit.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 25-03-2024

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.