Legal Administration Officer

LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR4) (2 POSTS)
(Legal Services & Litigation)
Salary: R169 095 - R193 353 per annum (Ref. 2011/539)
Head Office (Pretoria)

Requirements: • LLB degree or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years' postgraduate legal experience • Ability to provide professional in-house legal assistance, advise and interpret • Maintenance of confidentiality of information, language proficiency and computer literacy (MS Office) • Excellent communication skills • Research and application of the law • Drafting and report writing skills • Organising and planning skills • Analytical thinking • Interpersonal skills • Time management
• Motivational skills • Advantageous: Knowledge and understanding of: * The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
* Mandate and functions of the Department * System and operation of South African courts of law * Interpretation of legislation * PFMA * Treasury Regulations * PPPFA * Public Service Act * Promotion of Access to Information Act * Promotion of Administrative Justice Act * Legislation administered by the Department * Magistrate's Court Act and Rules * Supreme Court Act and Rules Government procurement systems and processes * Government and departmental policies and strategy.

Duties: • Prepare techno-legal opinions, peruse and comment on a variety of legal documents to ensure that they are legally compliant • Monitor the Department's litigious files on a daily basis to ensure that time limits are met, thereby safeguarding the interest of the Department • Obtain responses and/or clarifications from line functionaries on queries and questions raised by the State Attorney's Office • Effectively administer legal matters for the Department • Receive instructions from line functionaries about contracts to be entered into • Research the law applicable to specific contracts • Draft the contracts and forward them for signature • Receive and peruse correspondence from the various Offices of the State Attorney and draft responses thereto • Receive and peruse pleadings received from the Offices of the State Attorney to ensure that they are in accordance with the instructions of the Department • Receive and peruse summonses served on the Department, consider the claims and forward them to the Office of the State Attorney with clear instructions on whether to clear or defend the claims
• Assist in labour relations issues by presiding over misconduct hearings and present cases before the CCMA • Assist the supervisor in conducting training sessions on various legal topics.

Enquiries: Mr S Ralekwa, tel. (012) 337-2499/2457

Note: The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and persons whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidate from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and Identification Document. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next 2 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by candidates. Kindly note that your appointment is subjected to verification of qualifications and a security clearance. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

Applications must be sent to the relevant addresses below.

Head Office: The Director General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria 0001 or hand-delivered at: Public Works House, Church and Bosman Streets Building, Pretoria for the attention of Ms M Masubelele.

Johannesburg Regional Office: National Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3, Braamfontein 2017 for the attention of Mr COM Nxumalo

Polokwane Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9469, Polokwane 0700, or hand-delivered at 1st Floor, Old Mutual Building, 78 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane 0699, fo attention: Mr NJ Khotsa

Please quote the relevant reference number in your application.

Closing date: 24 June 2011

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.