Legal Administration Officer: Litigation (Reference HRMC 80/13/1)

Advertiser: Department of Home Affairs

Location: Pretoria

Chief Directorate: Legal Services, Directorate: Litigation
Salary: R249 996 to R616, 758 per annum salary notch will be determined in accordance with the experience as outlined in terms of Occupational Specific Dispensation for Legally Qualified Personnel).
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria

Requirements:
- An LLB Degree or a 4 year recognised qualification in the related field plus at least 14 years’ post-graduate Litigation experience.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Public Finance Management Act and Regulations. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
- Promotion of Access to Information Act
- Public Finance Management Act
- The successful candidate must have conceptual and analytical thinking, Numeracy and Legal Writing Skills, Written and Verbal communication Skills, Interpretation and Policy Interpretation Skills,
- Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving and Strong Analytical Skills
- Financial and Project Management Skills
- Planning and Organising Skills, Research Methodology and Diplomacy Skills, Time Management Skills, Honesty and Integrity
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- A Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Duties:
- The successful candidate will be responsible for amongst others the following specific tasks:
- Provide verbal and written legal opinions on a variety of matters pertaining to litigation involving the Department
- Ensure a legal support service in general litigation matters, which include issuing instructions to the State Attorney
- Inform and advise the Department on Court Orders and Monitor implementation thereof.
- Advise the Department on trends that could lead to litigation against the Department
- Render Professional legal representation in all litigation matters affecting the Department of Home Affairs.

Enquiries: Mr K.S. Mogotsi, Tel no: 012 406 4263

The Department of Home Affairs is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) through the filling of position. Candidates whose appointment / transfer / promotion will further the objective of representivity will receive preference.

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in a rapidly changing organisation? The Department of Home Affairs has embarked on an extensive turnaround programme, aimed at developing a culture of responsiveness and improved service delivery. We are looking for committed, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to deliver a world-class service. If you have what it takes to serve the needs of South Africa’s citizens, residents and visitors - and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions - then respond before the closing date. Join our leadership team in transforming our vision into a reality.

Applications:
Applications must be sent to the correct address as indicated below, to reach the address on or before the closing date. Applications sent to a wrong address and / or received after the closing date or those that do not comply with the requirements, will not be taken into consideration. In the event of hand-delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register as proof of application. Kindly ensure that the relevant reference number is quoted and applications are directed to the relevant province as indicated below: Direct applications to:

Free State: The Department of Home Affairs, Physical Address:40 Victoria Road Willows Bloemfontein 9301
Gauteng Province: Postal address: Private Bag X108, Braamfontein, 2017, Physical address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017
Head Office: Postal address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria 0001, Physical Address; The Hallmark Building, Corner Johannes Ramokhoase & Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria
Mpumalanga Province Postal Address: Private Bag X11264, Nelspruit, 1200, Physical Address: 2nd Floor, Bateleur Building 16 Nel Street, Nelspruit, 1200.

Note:
Applications must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Z83 form (click to download pdf form)), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, including the details of at least two contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant) and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (with an original certification stamp). It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority. Where a valid driver’s licence is a requirement, applicants must attach certified copies of such licences. No faxes or e-mailed applications will be considered. If no contact is made within three months of the closing date, please accept that the application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a performance agreement and be subjected to security clearance procedures. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a competency assessment. Candidates who possess a tertiary qualification, as well as those who promote representivity (especially People with Disability), will receive preference.

Reference number: HRMC 80/13/1

Closing date: 5 September 2013