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SELECTION: 
 Shortlisted Candidates for posts on Salary Level 9 and above will be subjected to technical test(s) (which test Candidates’ demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties). 
 All Candidates on Salary Level 11 and above will furthermore undergo a competency assessment, (which tests the Candidates’ demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post). 
 For lower level posts, preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability. 
 Employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications) 
 All Candidates applying for SMS posts (Salary Level 13 and above), will be required to complete the online “Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services” course. The course is available at the National School of Government (NSG), under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS”. Full details can be obtained via the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.  Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for this course immediately.

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POST NO 1 : SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, (MR-6): LITIGATION, (4 POSITIONS) REF NO: HRMC 04/21/01 
SALARY : R473 820 per annum. Salary will be in accordance with the OSD for Legally Qualified Personnel. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Branch: Legal Services, Directorate: Litigation. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • An LLB Degree or a 4 year’ tertiary qualification in Laws as recognized by SAQA • 8 years’ relevant experience in legal services • 3-5 years’ practical experience a litigation environment • Admission as an attorney or advocate is required • Knowledge of the South African Constitution, Public Service Regulations Act, Public Finance Management Act, Immigration Act and Refugees Act • Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human Resource legislations and prescripts • Problem solving and analysis • Negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills • Business report writing, planning and organising • Communication, honesty and integrity • Influencing and networking • Decision making skills • A valid drivers’ licence, willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours occasionally. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: 
• Analyse litigation trends • Reduction of litigation, cutting of costs, alignment of policies to legislations • Advice on policy implementation • Feedback from line function, less litigation of policy is consistent with the constitution and common law • Provide legal advice/ opinion • Report and provide feedback from line functions, clear execution of such opinion by line functions and less litigation • Cost effective measures on courts orders that do not impact negatively on the departmental litigation and service delivery • Investigating queries emanating from the implementation of legislation • Interpretation and case law application • Develop and implementation of policy and procedure, directives, acts and regulations • Develop and review communications policies and code of practice for the directorate • Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures • Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures • Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and Departmental policies and procedures • Plan the production of annual reports in line with corporate strategy • Manage physical resources • Monitor and report on the utilization of equipment • Co-ordinate memorandum of understanding, Service Level Agreements and expenditure review. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Seotlela, Tel No: (012) 406 7053 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your CV, certified copy of highest qualification together with a New Application for Employment form (New Z83), obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za, by the closing date to the below address. 
 
 
 
 
 
POST NO 2 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, (MR-5): LITIGATION, (2 POSITIONS) REF NO: HRMC 04/21/02 
SALARY : R373 389 per annum. Salary will be in accordance with the OSD for Legally Qualified Personnel. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Branch: Legal Services, Directorate: Litigation. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • An LLB Degree or a 4 year’ tertiary qualification in Laws as recognized by SAQA • 6 years’ relevant experience in legal services • 3-5 years’ practical experience a litigation environment • Admission as an attorney or advocate is required • Knowledge of the South African Constitution, Public Service Regulations Act, Public Finance Management Act, Immigration Act and Refugees Act • Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human Resource Legislations and prescripts • Problem solving and analysis • Negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills • Business report writing, planning and organising • Communication, honesty and integrity • Influencing and networking • Decision making skills • A valid drivers’ licence, willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours occasionally. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: 
• Analyse litigation trends • Reduction of litigation, cutting of costs, alignment of policies to legislations • Advice on policy implementation • Feedback from line function, less litigation of policy is consistent with the constitution and common law • Provide legal advice/ opinion • Report and provide feedback from line functions, clear execution of such opinion by line functions and less litigation • Cost effective measures on courts orders that do not impact negatively on the departmental litigation and service delivery • Investigating queries emanating from the implementation of legislation • Interpretation and case law application • Develop and implementation of policy and procedure, directives, acts and regulations • Develop and review HRMC 04 of 2021 Vacancies in the Department communications policies and code of practice for the directorate • Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures • Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures • Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and Departmental policies and procedures • Plan the production of annual reports in line with corporate strategy • Manage physical resources • Monitor and report on the utilization of equipment • Co-ordinate memorandum of understanding, Service Level Agreements and expenditure review. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Seotlela, Tel No: (012) 406 7053 
 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your CV, certified copy of highest qualification together with a New Application for Employment form (New Z83), obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za, by the closing date to the below address. 
 
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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, copies of qualifications, ID and drivers’ license where applicable, together with a New 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