To provide an effective and efficient legal advisory and contract management support services to the Department to ensure that the interests of the Department are protected against all legal risks. To provide professional quality legal service to the Department.

 

 

 

Legal Advice and Opinion:

Conduct legal research on assigned legal questions using relevant legislation, case law and other legal sources

Compile research findings and identify possible legal options for consideration by senior legal practitioners.

Review relevant departmental policies and identify legal implications or areas requiring attention

Prepare research notes, summaries and preliminary recommendations for review

 

Legislative support:

Provide support with the drafting and review of Bills, regulations and related legislative documents.

Provide support with the preparation of Cabinet memoranda, explanatory documents and other supporting legislative documentation.

Conduct research on legislation administered by the Department and identify required amendments or updates.

Assist with consultations and liaison with departmental stakeholders and relevant legal advisory structures

Liaise with departmental stakeholders and the office of the Chief State law Advisor

 

Contracts and International agreements:

Assist with the review and drafting of domestic and international contracts and agreements.

 

Litigation support:

Pursuing court documents and consulting with the relevant DSTI Programme

Assist with the preparation of instructions, documentation and information required by the State Attorney or other legal representatives

Monitor assigned litigation matters and maintain accurate records of pleadings, correspondence, consultations and court processes.

 

Workforce Empowerment:

Preparation and presentation of legal information sessions and workshops.

Provide routine legal information and guidance within the scope of delegated responsibilities

Provide ad hoc legal information as and when required on an ongoing basis.

 

 

Knowledge of Public Service Law, Contract Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Legislative drafting, Dispute Resolution mechanisms, South African legal System, Legal compliance, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation, Ability to conduct legal research and Dispute resolution

Contract drafting skills

Litigation skills

 

 

 

Project Management

Financial Management

Change management

Knowledge Management

Service delivery and innovation

Planning & Organising

Customer Orientation and service

Problem solving skills

Policy development

Communication (writing, presentation & verbal)

Computer literacy

Research and analytical Skills

Events management

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Ability to work with diverse people

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently

Team player

Be innovative and creative

Ability to deliver with quality, speed and value

Ability to interpret and apply the law

Assertive and paying attention to details

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to organise and priorities a variety of tasks

 

LLB

8 years’ experience within a legal administration environment