PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATVIE OFFICER (MR6) REF NO: LS02/07/2023
Directorate: Legal Service
SALARY : R531 381 per annum, (all-inclusive package OSD)
CENTRE : Provincial Office: (Kimberley)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year degree in law (LLB/ B.Proc) with 8 years legal service experience (OSD) Admitted as an attorney/ advocate. Valid driver’s license is a pre-requisite. Competencies: Knowledge of Public Management Act (PFMA), treasury regulations, Public Service Regulations Act (PSR), Public Service Act, (PSA), Promotion of Administration Justice Act (PAJA) Promotion of Administration Information Act (PAIA) Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administration Justice Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence, Constitutional Law, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Batho Pele Principles, Departmental policies and procedures, Legal Law Relations Act, Litigation procedures. Skills: Extensive knowledge in litigation and legal drafting such as contracts legal opinions, pleadings, heads of arguments, excellent verbal and communication skills, knowledge and experience of the legal governance in human settlements and traditional affairs will be an added advantage. Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : The person appointed in this position will be responsible for legal advisory service, compliance and litigation management. This will include the following:
Coordinate all the relevant compliance functions within the department.
Provide sound legal opinion to the department and municipalities. Overall coordinate and manage litigation matters for the department. Liaison with State Attorney and State Law advisors, Render all legal advisory services to the department and municipalities, Undertake legal research to provide sound legal services to the department. Planning and co-ordination of the sub-directorate legal advisory litigation services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. T.F. Mashilo Tel No: (053) 830 9539
APPLICATIONS : All applications, together stating the relevant reference number should be sent to: The Head of Department, Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X5005, Kimberley, 8300 OR Hand deliver at 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Larry Moleko Louw Building Kimberley.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. K. Moitsemang, Human Resources Tel No: (053) 830 9459.
CLOSING DATE : 18 August 2023