POST 25/408 : LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER (MR5): LEGAL OPINION REF NO: REFS/050350
SALARY : R483 219 - R1 155 777 per annum. The offer is based on recognition of
experience. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the
shortlisted candidates).
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIRMENTS : LLB (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years' post graduate legal experience. Admitted
Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. At least 8 years' post
qualification experience in the provision of legal services. Admitted Attorney or
Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. Knowledge And Skills:
Communications skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Negotiation
skills Problem solving and Ability to work with the team Ability to work under
pressure. Leadership, Decision Making, Planning Organization, Report writing,
Presentation. Change Management Planning and organizing Strategy, Policy
Development, Project Management, People Oriented Financial Management
Research Conduct, analyses, interpret, advise and mentor junior on research.
DUTIES : Provide sound legal opinion to the department, Draft legal opinions for the
department, Represent the department during legal proceedings, Provide
general legal support and PAIA, PAJA and POPIA compliance. Conduct a data
inventory to identify what personal information is processed, where it is stored,
and who it is shared with. Implement data protection policies and procedures,
including comprehensive privacy notice, data retention schedules and secure
destruction processes. Appear in court, lead evidence and present legal
arguments. Determine and deliver persuasive legal arguments to a judge or
magistrate. administer legal advice/opinion in the Department research the
applicability of legal principles on legal Opinion formulate questions to be
answered on legal Opinions, study and cite relevant cases on aspects related
to legal Opinions, respond to legal opinion aspects that arise during public
hearing and parliamentary sessions, consult with relevant line function Advice
on settlement to avoid unnecessary legal costs. Research on latest update of
legal developments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521, Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
7175
NOTE : In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be
given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White
Females candidates.
ANNEXURE V
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU NATAL