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LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER VACANCY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

admin August 5, 2023

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Apply for the Legal Administration Officer Vacancy at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

DEADLINE: 21 August 2023

Apply for the Legal Administration Officer Vacancy at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

POST: LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: MR3 – MR5 REF NO: 23/96/KZN
SALARY: R293 847 – R1 005 801 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Provincial Office, Durban

REQUIREMENTS: LLB degree or 4-year recognized legal qualification; At least two (2) years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience; A sound knowledge of the South African Legal system; An understanding of the principles of Batho Pele, Victim’s Charter and Restorative Justice; A valid driver’s license; Knowledge on the implementation of legislation affecting vulnerable groups; Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); Leadership skills; public education and training; Good interpersonal and inter-cultural relations; Problem solving skills; Ability to analyze statistics; Time management skills; Accuracy and attention to details.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage State losses within the Department; Identify and conduct training of officials dealing with Vulnerable Groups at the courts; Monitor and oversee special projects on Gender, Persons with disabilities and the Elderly; Manage the implementation of legislations aimed at protecting the rights of vulnerable groups; Provide support and oversee the strategic responsibilities in respect of Regional Civil Courts, Sexual Offences Courts, Small Claims Courts, Equality Courts and Restorative Justice; Respond to petitions, representations and complaints from members of the public, civil society and other Government Departments. Manage statutory appointments.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No: (031) 372 300

Where to submit your application

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number and direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000 or physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001

Application Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to theaddress specified in each post. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.