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x2 Family Advocate Vacancies at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

admin August 22, 2023

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DEADLINE: 04 September 2023

x2 Family Advocate Vacancies at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

POST 29/65 : FAMILY ADVOCATE – LP8 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R991 233 – R1 387 725 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Family Advocate, East London Ref No: 78/23EC Family Advocate, Port Elizabeth Ref No: 79/23EC

REQUIREMENTS: An LLB Degree or recognised 4-year legal qualification; Admission as an Advocate; The right of appearance in High Court of South Africa; Nine (9) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; A valid driver’s licence and expected to travel within the province.Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written); Litigation and Advocacy skills; Research, investigation, monitoring and evaluation; report writing skills; Attention to details; Diversity Management; Dispute and conflict resolution skills; Case Flow Management.

DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Perform all functions and duties of the Family Advocate (Head of Office) in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental delegations; Practice case flow management of all pending cases; Institute and conduct enquiries to ascertain the best interest of children by means of ADR procedure and evaluation; Attend to all relevant circuit courts within the province; Provide effective people management; Identify and implement risk Management Plan.

ENQUIRIES: Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010.

APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200. NOTE: Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.