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COMMISSION FOR GENDER EQUALITY (CGE)
 
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is an Independent and statutory body created in terms of the SA Constitution. The CGE is committed to a society free from gender oppression and all forms of inequality. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. 
 
LEGAL OFFICER
Level 10- Salary R470 040 p.a. (Exclusive of Benefits) 
Centre: Western Cape.

 
Requirements: B. Proc or LLB degree, LL.M will be advantageous. Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, with a minimum of three years post admission experience, knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Experience in Human Rights law litigation, extensive knowledge of the operations of Equality Courts. Sound understanding of Gender Issues. 
 
Competencies required:  Knowledge and experience in constitutional litigation and court processes. Knowledge and experience in mediation and conciliation processes. Being a trained mediator will be advantageous. Legal Research experience, analytical skills & sound knowledge of gender related issues and mandate of CGE. Excellent writing, verbal, communication and computer skills. Ability to work independently in complaints processing. Well developed interpersonal skills. Knowledge of at least one African language. Ability to draft reports sound in law. 

 
Duties: Handling complaints lodged by the public or members of the communities to the CGE, referring matters to the Equality Court and litigate in Equality Court on behalf of complainants, monitoring the operation and functioning of Courts in the Province, conducting investigations on complaints lodged with the CGE, conducting mediation for the purposes of resolving dispute between the parties. Drafting inputs from Gender Perspective on the proposed Provincial Legislation or Law reform on behalf of CGE, preparing monthly and quarterly reports, forging a good working relationship with the internal and external stake holders for the implementation of the Annual Performance Plan, reporting challenges regarding complaints handling to the Provincial Manager and to the HoD Legal, and to perform any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the PM or HOD. Liaise with the courts personnel in the matters referred by the CGE. Identify issues on systematic complaints in consultation with Head of Department for purpose monitoring and litigation. Report writing. 
 

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Please submit the following: Letter of Motivation, Maximum, Four-page CV and Certified copies of ID, qualifications & telephone details & e-mail addresses of three contactable referees to: 
Commission for Gender Equality, Attention: Ms. Marissa Van Niekerk, Legal HOD. P O Box 32175, Braamfontein, 2017 or hand deliver to No.2 Kotze Street, Women’s Jail, east Wing Constitution Hill, Braamfontein 2017. 
 
Enquiries: Ms. Marissa Van Niekerk Tel: 011 403 7182/3/4 
 
Please note that no e-mail, faxes or late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. Applicants with a foreign qualification must submit a SAQA evaluation report on the qualification. The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. 
 
The CGE fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and these principles will be applied in the appointment for these positions: 
 
Closing date: 26 August 2019