Legal Administrative Officer: Legal & Contracts Administration

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: LEGAL & CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION (MR5)
Sub-directorate: Legal Services & Contracts Administration
All-inclusive OSD salary package of R205 221 - R506 292 per annum
(Ref. 2011/540)
Polokwane Regional Office

Requirements: • LLB degree or equivalent with minimum of 8 years' postgraduate legal experience • Knowledge of and experience in the drafting of contracts and other legal instruments • Knowledge and understanding of Government procurement systems and processes • Specialised knowledge of: * Framework for Supply Chain Management * PFMA
* Treasury Regulations * PPPFA * CIDB Act and Regulations * PAJA Act and PAIA Act * Works Control System (WCS)
* Prescripts of the GCC 2004 (Engineering and Construction Works) and JBCC (Principal Building Agreement) * Mandate and functions of the Department * System and operations of South African courts of law * Interpretation of legislation
* Magistrate's Court Act and Rules as well as the Supreme Court Act and Rules • Drafting and interpreting skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills • Maintenance of confidentiality of information • Language proficiency • Computer literacy (MS Office).

Duties: • Assist in advertising Departmental contracts • Assist in the acceptance of bids and enter into contracts on behalf of the Department • Assist in safekeeping of guarantees and contract documents • Ensure completeness of contract documents for safekeeping • Provide information and access to documentation to auditors and project managers • Assist Regional Offices and Head Office in registering financial details of contractors • Facilitate the release of guarantees upon completion of construction projects • Extract information from the Works Control System (WCS) and interact/liaise with officials from other Departments and members of the public • Prepare techno-legal opinions and peruse and comment on a variety of legal documents to ensure that they are legally compliant • Obtain responses and/or clarifications from line functionaries on queries and questions raised by the State Attorney's Office • Ensure the effective administration of legal matters of the Department
• Draft contracts and forward them for signature • Receive and peruse correspondence from various 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 settle or defend the claims • Assist in labour relations issues by presiding over misconduct hearings and present cases before the CCMA • Assist the supervisor in the training and management of staff.

Enquiries: Ms J Moodley, tel. (012) 337-2426

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.