VACANCY : Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6)

 Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6) 

Salary: R480 927 - R541 779 per annum (Basic notch plus benefits) and from (R774 660 - R1 157 940 per annum) a total package is offered. (Salary Determined in line with OSD Regulations, by number of years and appropriate post qualification legal experience)

 • Reference No: 2022/ACSR01/NW • Centre: Head Office, Mmabatho 

Requirements: • An appropriate recognised LLB degree coupled with eight (08) years’ post graduate experience in the provision of legal services with supervisory skills • Knowledge of PAJA, the rules of the various courts, including but not limited to the rules of the various high courts and magistrate’s courts • Knowledge and experience in judicial review applications. 

Skills Required: • Sound organising and planning, computer literacy, creativity, basic project management, good communication, presentation and reporting, good analytical and research skills, good drafting skills, an ability to work in a team, a pro-active, problem-solving and positive attitude and an ability to adhere to deadlines are essential, leadership and facilitation • Diplomacy is also a key criteria as the official will need to deal with senior leadership of the Department • Candidates must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, which must be attached to the application and be able to travel. 

Duties: • Manage Litigation Matters • Determine liability on losses and damages to state property • Provide high quality litigation and related legal support services, including alternative dispute resolution assistance • Create an enabling environment for compliance with the prescripts of the Department • Assist the Department to improve co-operative and corporate governance, improved service delivery and promotion of empowerment • Provide litigation management services and general legal advice and ensure compliance by the department with the legislative framework relating to its core business and adherence to the rules of court • Attend to matters related to the determination of liability of officials who have caused losses/damages to state property and/or vehicles, where officials or third parties are found liable for any obligations towards the Department • Manage and facilitate the recovery of such obligations with the assistance of the State Attorney • Assist the department to ensure compliance with the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No.3 of 2000) (PAJA) for the Department • Periodically conduct training and information sharing sessions regarding litigation and losses and damages to state property • Provide legal support and legal advice on the interpretation of legislation and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) or the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) in appeal related matters • Deal with appeals received in accordance with the relevant processes and within the relevant time frames • Receive and respond to appeals related media queries, parliamentary queries, queries from stakeholders, including the appellants and applicants.

Enquiries: Dr VS Mogajane, tel. (018) 388 2792 

The Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender, and disability. People with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. The Employment Equity plan of the Department will be considered when filling this position. 

Note: Applications must be completed using new Z83 Application Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications (Matric Certificate must also be attached, ID document, driver’s license (all attached documentation must not be older than six (06)months) together with the recent curriculum vitae with three contactable referees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidates for the above position will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which includes, criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications and previous employment (Reference checks) and should have been vetted Top Secret or should be able to meet Top Secret vetting requirements within 6 months of assuming duties failing which the contract will be terminated. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https:// www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments. 

The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill the position. 

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be forwarded for attention: The Director Human Capital Management, Department of Arts, Culture Sports and Recreation, Private Bag X90, Mmabatho, 2735, or hand deliver to Human Capital Management, 760 Dr James Moroka Drive, Gaabomotho Building, Mmabatho. 

Closing date: 25 February 2022