POST 25/407 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR5): LITIGATION SERVICES REF
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 Degree (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years appropriate post qualification
legal experience. Admitted Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South
Africa. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and experience in research; Good
communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and
solve problems; Good office administration, planning and organizing;
Computer literacy. Knowledge of Administrative and Constitutional Law,
Legislation and Regulations relevant to the Public Service, Legal drafting and
interpretation. Knowledge of court procedures; Experience in the management
of litigation.
DUTIES : Draft, review and amend legal policies for the Department. Deal with litigation
on behalf of the Department through the state attorney. Investigate and compile
relevant documents to the state attorney. Liaise with the State Attorney’s office,
State Law Advisors and Counsel. Conduct Research on the cases at hand, to
establish liability. Giving instruction to the state attorney during court
proceedings. Compilation of evidence from staff and management. Manage
the cases referred to the state attorney with regard to dates and ensure court
appearance by officials and avoid prescription. Provide assistant to the state
attorney to prepare briefs to advocates were necessary. Verify correctness of
invoice for payment to the State Attorney. Conduct Research and Advice on
Legal Problems and Proceedings regarding the Department. Update litigation
management system. Investigate and compile relevant documents for the court
proceedings. Verify accuracy of documents and compliance with court rules
and deadlines. Provide assistance to the state attorney during the court
proceedings. Compile court records. Appear in court, lead evidence and
present legal arguments. Determine and deliver persuasive legal arguments to
a judge or magistrate. Interpret and apply the law to the specific facts of the
case to support the departments cases. 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. Implement appropriate security safeguards to protect
personal information from unauthorised access, loss and damage. Establish
an incident response plan for data breaches. Compile and publish a PAIA
manual detailing the department’s structure, functions, available records and
the procedure for requesting information. Manage requests for information in
accordance with the prescribed procedures and forms, responding with
stipulated timeframes. Establish internal appeal procedures for requesters
dissatisfied with the decisions (mandatory for public bodies). Adhere to the
code of good administrative conduct and integrate PAJA requirements into all
administrative decision-making processes.
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.