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LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER x5 POSITIONS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS (Closing Date: 27 March 2023)

Legal Administrative Officer x5 Positions at the Department of Home Affairs

DEADLINE: 27 March 2023

POST NO: LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MR 1-5), (5 POSITIONS)

SALARY: R207 429 – R953 979 per annum. Salary will be in accordance with the OSD determination for Legally Qualified Personnel.

  • CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria, Directorate: Litigation (4 Posts)- REF NO: HRMC 14/23/6a
  • CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria, Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA), (1 Post)-REF NO: HRMC 14/23/6b

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification:

An undergraduate qualification in LLB / BProc at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is required for MR2-5 only • Experience: (MR1) no previous legal experience is required • (MR2) 1 year appropriate post qualification legal experience in a litigation environment • (MR3) 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience in a litigation environment • (MR4) 5 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience in a litigation environment • (MR5) 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience in a litigation environment • Knowledge of the South African Constitution as well as Court Procedures • Knowledge of the Immigration Act, Refugees Act as well as the Public Service Act and Regulations • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act • Knowledge of legislation governing Civic Services operations • Knowledge of the South Africa Legal system and legal practices • Understanding of Departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts • Competencies: MR1 requires legal, research drafting, case flow management and computer literacy • Interpersonal relations • Good written and verbal communication • Competencies: MR2-5 requires legal research and drafting, dispute resolution, case flow management and service delivery innovation • Planning and decision making • Interpersonal relations • Written and verbal communication • Programme and project management • Client orientation and customer focus • Financial and change management • Decision making and negotiation skills • Good interpersonal skills • Business report writing and presentation skills • A valid drivers’ license, willingness to travel and work extended hours is required at all levels.

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: • (MR1) Administer daily operations on litigation matters • Analyse litigation trends and provide strategy in reducing litigation and cutting costs • Consult with line managers and provide advice on policy implementation • Sending instructions to the State Attorney and ensuring that the Department is represented in litigation on behalf of / or against the Department • Propose an approach to be followed to ensure success • Compile legal research principles of the various cases • Conduct case law research relevant to the legal matter at hand • Be guided in Vacancies in the Department: HRMC 14 of 2023 presenting motivation on how specific cases should be approached to obtain desirable / justification outcomes • Compile interview principles for the purpose of determining line function’s goals and objectives • Provide possible courses of action in relation to legal entitlements and client instructions • Accurately document an interview on advice provided • Render administrative duties in relation to the litigation function • (MR2-5) Conduct daily operations on litigation matters • Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand • Provide strategy in reducing litigation and cutting costs • Render legal advisory service on litigation matters • Assist in searching and finding all relevant documents for instituting and conducting an action, application and proceeding • Develop and / or implement policy and procedure, directives, acts and regulations • Develop and review communication policies and codes of practice for the Directorate • Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures • Manage physical and financial resources • Develop the workplan for the Unit to ensure the achievement of targets and goals.
ENQUIRIES: Litigation: Ms. M Seotlela, 066 460 0372; SCRA: Mr. H De Vos, 072 645 3221

WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS:

Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, together with an Application for Employment Form (New Z.83), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za, by the closing date to:

Head Office: Postal Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001
Physical Address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) street, Cnr Thabo Sehume (Andries) street, Pretoria, 0001

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • sent to the correct address as specified above, on or before the closing date;
  • submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z.83), obtainable at www.gov.za;
  • accompanied by a comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, including the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible);
  • shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), as well as the relevant highest educational qualifications, on or before the day of the interview. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), must also submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

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