• Reference Number : REFS/022084
• Directorate : CHIEF DIRECTORATE: LEGAL SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 216 824 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms Winny Radzilani Tel: (011) 843 6540

Requirements :

• An LLB Degree (NQF Level 7 or above) and admission as an Attorney or Advocate with the right appearance in court plus a minimum of 5 years middle or senior management experience. Extensive knowledge in civil litigation, court rules and procedures. Experience in court appearance will be an added advantage. Knowledge in interpretation of statutes, Constitutional law, administrative law and understanding of different legislative prescripts is a requirement. Understanding of government processes. Skills: Good interpretation skills. Presentation and facilitation skills, policy development and research skills, legislative drafting, and formulation skills. Good verbal and legal writing skills. Computer literacy, strong leadership qualities and skills. Project planning, implementation, and management skills. Good inter-personal relations. Innovation and creativity. Self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. People management supervisory skills. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Management of litigation matters. Administer the preparation of all Court cases including Constitutional Court cases. Assist with consultations with Advocates. Manage contingent liabilities and the risk of high number of cases. Manage the provision of legal advisory services. Provide formal legal opinions and legal advice. Provide legal inputs on correspondence of a legal technical nature. Represent the Department at forums on legal matters. Represent the Department in court if needs be. Provide inputs on the provincial legislative programmes. Ensure legal compliance of the Department. Ensure the effective, efficient, and economic utilisation of allocated resources in compliance with the PFMA. Provide and maintain financial management systems that will enable the Directorate to comply with policies. Human resource management, support and monitor subordinate’s performance, identify and manage their development needs. Ensure staffs are kept abreast of all legal new prescripts and policies. Conduct performance assessments of personnel.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) however the questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F MUST be answered. A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) and SMS pre-entry certificate is submitted prior to appointment. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa Building, Johannesburg, 2001. Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2000 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 07-02-2025

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.