• Reference Number : Refs/021294
• Directorate : Legal Advisory Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 216 824.00 per annum. All inclusive
• Enquiries : Ms. Evelyn Makgopa Telephone Number: 066 156 6669/ 073 464 0234/ 011 689 3845

Requirements :

• Requirements: Grade 12. Degree in Legal / Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification (NQF level 8). 5 years of experience at a middle management/ senior management level. A valid code 8/10 driver’s license. No criminal record or any cases pending against you. Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislations and Public service regulations. Relevant Traffic and Safety legislations and GPG legislations. Understanding of the department's strategic objectives. In-depth knowledge of political and parliamentary processes. Project management Knowledge and information management. Knowledge and Understanding of the PSP and RSP. Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic priorities and programmes. Intergovernmental and Stakeholder relations management. Knowledge of advertising and promotions. Promotion of Access for Information Act (PAIA). The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Policy Analysis and Development. Diversity Management. Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA). Skills: Planning and organizing. Project management. Research and Analytical. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy. Stakeholder relations. Presentation and facilitation. Public speaking. Negotiation Strategic Skill. Policy development. Diplomacy. Litigation procedures.

Duties :

• Manage and ensure an effective provision of professional legal advice, opinions, and litigation process. Ensure department's legal capacity is strengthen to effective legal advice and opinion. Oversee and manage a detailed legal analysis of contracts. Oversee and ensure smooth and effective legal advice and support to management. Advise & ensure compliance by the Department to International organization's requirements. Monitor the implementation of & provide advice on the interpretation and application of all pieces of legislation Manage legal resource center & legal information management. Maintain an effective statutory support services. Oversee management of contracts, service level agreement and litigation matters. Ensure legal research and opinion drafting. Formulate legal opinions & provide legal advice and support to management. Assess and ensure department's legal capacity is strengthen during negotiations on agreements, contract and litigations. Manage and ensure quality legislation within the department. Manage legal work in accordance with national laws and Constitution. Manage the developing of sound policies, document, contracts, etc. i.e. legal support in relation to policy formulation and decision-making. Assist the preparation of cabinet memoranda. Ensure the development, implementation, and monitoring of legal policies and regulations in line with national policies. Monitor the implementation of regal risk management guidelines. Manage legal strategies an ensure legal compliance. all litigations for the department. Monitor legislative developments locally and internationally in order to assist the department. Assist in the prosecution of transgression of public service laws which impacts on service delivery. Ensure compliance and advocate for legislation, regulations, acts & policies. Manage investigation projects on fraud and corrupt business and provide strategic directions. Manage resources (Human, finance, Equipment, Assets) in the Directorate. Manage and ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projection and reporting of expenditure. Consolidate budget and ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives. Ensure optimal utilization and functionality of equipment/ assets. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of Directorate strategic goal. Manage the development of employees in the directorate. Enhance and maintain employee motivation.

Notes :

• Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity employer and gender sensitive employer, and it is its intention to promote retrospectivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021). All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. Applicants need to clearly indicate the reference number and preferred corridors/region on the Z83, One Z83 may be utilized to indicate multiple corridors/regions. The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. The Department of Community Safety reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes. The Department will not accept posted, emailed or hand delivered applications. people with disabilities are encourages to apply, and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application. PLEASE NOTE: 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

Employer : Department of Community Safety

Location : Gauteng

Closing Date : 13-09-2024

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.