SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: (MR-6) – R 531 381 – R1 252 374 per annum

REF NO: 23/101/DG

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address
specified in each post. The application must include only completed and signed
new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet
at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity
Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a
driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates
to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with
the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. A SAQA
evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates
for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment.
Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo
a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police
Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is
an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section
195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the
Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998
(Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department
will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for
People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear
from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application
has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will
be given to the EE Target.

SALARY : R531 381 – R1 252 374 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance
agreement.

CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or 4 years recognized legal qualification; At least 8 years
appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the South African
Legal System, Legal Practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil
litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial
Instructions and the State Liability Act, Superior Courts Act and Magistrates Court
Act; Knowledge and experience in Office Administration. Skills and Competencies:
Legal research; Legal drafting; Applied strategic thinking; Budgeting and financial
management; Communication and information management; Continuous
improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Diversity management; Impact
and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Planning
and organizing; Team leadership.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide guidance and advice on various legal and policy
frameworks and regulations; Provide legal advice for the Office of the Director-General; Coordinate Statutory Structures of which the Director-General is
responsible; Attend meetings and workshops as required, providing support as
required and monitor decisions; Provide effective people management.

ENQUIRIES : Mr C Msiza Tel No: (012) 315 4754

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address:
The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development,
Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001. OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor
Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria