Senior Legal Administration Officer (Mr6)

Requirements

Mandatory Minimum Requirements: An LLB degree. At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Key Requirements: Admission as an Attorney/Advocate of the Bar Council. In-depth knowledge of the South African legal system, legal interpretation, and the legal fraternity. Experience in providing legal opinions, drafting, negotiating, and vetting contracts. Strong research, analytical, and legal drafting skills. Working knowledge of civil litigation, criminal procedure and practice, and court rules. Understanding of Public Service Regulations, the Constitution, Case Law, Common Law, Public Service Act, and Criminal Procedure Act. Excellent verbal and written communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills. Skills in financial management, conflict resolution, policy analysis, and trial advocacy. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with high levels of professionalism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Legal Opinions on matter related to the Department: Research the applicability of legal principles on legal Opinion. Highlight legal position of the Opinion. Conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation and legal principles with regard to legal Opinion. Formulate questions to be answered on legal Opinion. Study and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinion. Provide strategic and technical inputs into the strategic direction of the Unit. Provide advice on drafting, negotiation and vetting of contracts: Draft, verify the contract and memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be drafted and edited. Conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed. Draft legal documents and advise on hand or mentor juniors on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification for a particular position pertaining to the case. Determine if the contract is legal and whether it reflects the intention of the Department. Ensure that there is consistency when applying the legal principles. Ensure that the rights, powers and duties of the Department are set out in the contract. Liaise with all stakeholders involved in the contract and negotiate on final contract. Consolidate amendments or comments to the contract if applicable. Ensure that the interest of the Department is protected at all times. Certify contract and verify consistency between instruction and content of the contract. Verify signed contents of the contract with that as certified and hand to the Contract Management Unit. Draft, peruse and study legislations: Conduct research, gather information from the line functionaries on drafting legislation. Determine factual, supporting documents and legal purpose of legislation. Highlight legal position of the legislation. Research the applicable legal principles of drafting and interpretation of statutes. Ascertain whether legislation is in accordance with the principles of drafting and interpretation of statutes. Ascertain that the intention of the Department and the entities are reflected in the proposed bill or amended bill. Peruse and study drafts of proposed bills or amended bills. Facilitate the drafting of cabinet memorandum. Pilot legislation through the 86 parliamentary process. Respond to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearings and parliamentary sessions. Execute litigation and legal processes within the Department: Determine the factual and legal situation on the case brought forward. Establish if the Department should litigate or defend the matter. Consul with the relevant line functions. Prepare briefs advising the relevant authority seeking authority to institute or defend the Department legal position. Appear in court to provide evidence on behalf of the Department. Provide advice in regards to a possible settlement and negotiate settlement with opponent. Prepare instructions to the State Attorney and make recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocate to be appointed if necessary. Monitor the court case from the inception of its finality. Review all pleadings at all stages for the court case as per court rules. Consult with the relevant line function at each stage of the pleadings. Explore alternative dispute resolution opinions for each court case and prepare an opinion on same. Ensure that the briefings are prepared and court orders are implemented effectively. Manage legal administrative inquiries: Liaise with stakeholders on legal matters. Draft and/or edit legal correspondence on all legal administrative enquiries. Conduct awareness on the implementation of legal interventions.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608

Notes

In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African Males, Coloured Females, White Males and persons with disabilities.