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Requirements

LLB or equivalent legal qualification.

Eight (8) years post-qualification legal experience.

Admitted attorney/advocate will be an advantage.

Supervisory experience in legal administrative environment.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good negotiation, conflict resolution and facilitation skills.

Service rendering and credibility.

Presentation, analytical thinking and decision-making skills.

Planning, organizing, conceptualization, listening and report writing skills.

Lead and control.

Financial management.

Change management.

Team leadership.

Project management.

Presentation skills.

Conflict management.

Training and development.

Time management.

Confidentiality.

Coaching and mentoring.

Understanding of public service policies and legislative frameworks.

Service delivery and client orientation.

Integrity and honesty.

Assertiveness.

Ability to network.

Willingness to travel.

Applied strategic thinking.

Influence and impact.

Duties

Management, administration and handling of litigation for and against the department.

Provide legal advice to the department.

Initiate policy amendments in the department.

Draft memoranda on policy amendments.

Draft legislation/legal documents.

Receive request from functionaries for legal assistance.

Furnish legal advice to the department.

Conduct legal research and legal education.

Represent the department at various forums.

Supervise 31 legal administrative officers within the component.

Maintain legal libraries.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information.

How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Notes

Appointment under the Public Service Act.