POST 26/91 : SOLICITOR-GENERAL REF NO: 26/20/SG
SALARY : R2 446 749 – R2 756 241 per annum (Level 16), (an all-inclusive remuneration
package)
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 8 in Law or as recognised by SAQA. Admission as An Advocate
or Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa is
essential. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience at senior managerial level.
Extensive experience in Litigation and previous experience of litigating high-
profile cases will be an added advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of the
State Attorney Act, the State Attorney Amendment Act, the State Liability Act,
the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service Act and Regulations,
applicable Treasury Regulations and Departmental prescripts. Extensive
knowledge of litigation management, State legal services, organisational and
government strategy, financial management, governance, organisational
change, public administration and public sector regulatory frameworks. Sound
understanding of Government priorities, strategic planning, organisational
leadership and digital litigation management systems. Skills and
Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability
to develop and implement organisational strategies, provide strategic direction
and inspire high performance. Demonstrated capability in programme and
project management, financial management, governance, organisational
transformation and change management. Strong knowledge management,
service delivery innovation, analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, client orientation and
communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build strategic
partnerships across government and the legal profession. Demonstrated
honesty, integrity, professionalism and commitment to ethical leadership and
sound public administration. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership,
innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership, governance oversight and national coordination
of litigation involving the State. Oversee and coordinate civil litigation across
all State Attorney Offices and establish national litigation strategies,
governance frameworks, norms and standards to ensure consistent and
effective legal representation of the State. Oversee the management of
contingent liabilities and financial risks in accordance with the State Liability
Act through the implementation of litigation risk management systems,
expenditure control measures and strategies to reduce litigation costs. Monitor
compliance with court orders and the execution of judgments by organs of
State, establish mechanisms to monitor implementation, and escalate systemic
non-compliance where necessary. Lead the development of national litigation
policies, norms, directives and legal reform initiatives, provide strategic
oversight on constitutional and precedent-setting litigation, and support legal
research and international legal cooperation. Promote sound governance,
ethical conduct, transparency and consequence management through
compliance monitoring, investigation of litigation failures and implementation of
corrective measures. Drive the transformation and professionalization of
litigation services by promoting equitable briefing patterns, strengthening the
capacity of State Attorney Offices, supporting the development of emerging
legal practitioners and implementing professional standards and quality
assurance systems. Department's Strategic Plan, ensuring sound financial and
human resource management, implementing knowledge management and
digital litigation systems, and monitoring organizational performance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Rhulani Ngwenya at 083 269 4716
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR 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.