NATIONAL CONSUMER COMMISSION (NCC)
LEGAL ADVISOR: PROSECUTIONS Job Reference: NCC01/7/23 Post: LEGAL ADVISOR: PROSECUTIONS Salary: R495 197 PER ANNUM Centre: Pretoria, Groenkloof Purpose of the job To prosecute matters on behalf of the NCC Key Responsibilities 1. Provide assistance in the prosecution of all contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act in the Tribunal 1.1 Receive and assess case readiness for presentation to the Tribunal, 1.2 Prepare draft Tribunal orders, consent orders, and compliance notices, 1.3 Ensure that tribunal orders are communicated to investigators and to Provinces, 1.4 Report to the Tribunal on level compliance with orders issued, 1.5 Develop effective internal processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in prosecution matters. 2. Asses and prepare cases for the Tribunal 2.1 Make speedy decisions on matters to be presented to the Tribunal, 2.2 Provide proper directives and advise to investigators on any additional information/ evidence required before the matter is presented before the Tribunal, 2.3 Develop service-level standards and internal processes for case preparations. 3. Represent the NCC at the Tribunal and other court hearings 3.1 Present all matters ready for hearing in the Tribunal in accordance with established protocol, 3.2 Liaise with the registrar of the tribunal to ensure effective communication and efficient implementation of the CPA, 3.3 Facilitate the settlement of any disputes between the NCC and the provincial consumer authorities and between the NCC and the Tribunal. 4. Provide assistance in the development and maintenance of a database of Tribunal decisions/orders 4.1 Develop and maintain a database of all matters presented before the Tribunal and its decisions, 4.2 Publish all orders and findings of the Tribunal, 4.3 Manage referral of all cases to the Tribunal. 5. Stakeholder Management 5.1 Report all non-compliance with any Tribunal order to law enforcement agencies, 5.2 Follow-up and monitor progress made on the prosecution of contempt matters in the criminal justice system, 5.3 Liaise with the criminal justice system agencies on co-operation, 5.4 Establish protocol on co-operation on contempt matters, 5.5 Keep reports on matters referred to the criminal justice system and compile proper reports, 5.6 Develop and maintain proper referral protocol of cases to the criminal justice system, 5.7 Draft affidavits to establish prosecutable matters in the criminal justice system, 5.8 Testify in court on behalf of the NCC/Tribunal. 6. Provide assistance in the review of protocols and standards 6.1 Review and make recommendations to the Tribunal on effective processes and protocol to ensure proper administration of the Act, 6.2 Develop mechanisms to monitor the impact on the implementation of processes and protocols. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law. A valid Code EB driver’s licence. Admission as an Attorney/Advocate. Minimum Experience: 3 years of Legal administrative experience in the private or public sector. Minimum Training: Computer Literacy: MS Office Package. Project Management and Knowledge of Regulatory Framework. Please apply by submitting an application letter, and attach a Curriculum Vitae, copies of qualifications (and matric), certificates, Drivers licence, and ID (or other supporting documents) quoting the relevant reference number to the Director: Human Resources, 01 Dr. Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027. Applications must be submitted as one attachment to the following email address, recruitment@thencc.org.za or alternatively post your application to the following address: PO Box 36628, Menlo Park, 0101. For enquiries regarding the advertisement post, please contact Ms. Mapheto at 012 428 7742 or Mr. Makhuvha at 012 428 7731 Failure to follow the above instructions will lead to the application being disqualified. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, criminal record, qualification, and employment reference checks. It is the responsibility of the applicants with foreign qualifications to ensure that their qualifications are verified by SAQA. The NCC is committed to Employment Equity practices, preference will be given to members of the underrepresented groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity. CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2023. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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