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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2020 / Amended: 08 Jun 2020
CHIEF STATE LAW ADVISOR
REF NO: 20/79/SLA
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
NOTE: THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISED POST, CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY
SALARY: R1 521 591 – R1 714 074 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS: An LLB Degree or recognized 4 year legal qualification (NQF level 8); Admission as an Attorney or Advocate; 8 to 10 years’ experience at a senior management level and extensive legal experience; Knowledge of all spheres of law including drafting, litigation, negotiating drafting, scrutiny of international arrangements, opinion writing, subordinate legislation, management and budgeting; Knowledge and understanding of International Law; Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strategic capacity and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Oversee and manage the delivery of legal opinions as requested by State departments and other organs of State; Oversee and manage International Agreements as requested by state departments and other organs of State; Oversee, manage and direct development, evaluating and assessment of draft legislation; Oversee and manage the translation of legislation; Facilitate and manage stakeholder relations finance of the Branch as delegated; Provide effective people management.
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. C. Zana (012) 357 8185
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: DOJ20-79-SLA@justice.gov.za
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MASTERS OPERATIONS
REF NO: 20/80/MAS
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE, PRETORIA
SALARY: R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement for a three-year employment term. Consideration for renewal of the employment period will be considered by the Head of the Department based on targets sufficiently met according to an aligned and approved MTSF Plan for the master’s Branch.
REQUIREMENTS: An LLB or recognized four year legal qualification NQF 7; Five years proven experience in the related Masters environment of which at least 2 years’ experience should be at senior management level; Sound knowledge and experience in insolvencies and liquidations, trusts, curatorship, wills and practicalities of the administration of estates and the Guardians Fund is a requirement; A valid driver’s license.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strategic capacity and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Sound understanding of the financial and legal aspects of the Master’s environment.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage and provide corporate governance to operations in terms of the enabling legislations; Manage policy development and strategy; Manage research on the Master’s processes; Manage and co-coordinate projects; Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Maeko (012) 3151996
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: DOJ20-80-MAS@justice.gov.za
CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, (5 YEAR CONTRACT POST)
REF NO: 20/81/CS
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE, PRETORIA
SALARY: R1 251 183 - R1 495 956 per annum (All inclusive). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate legal qualification (NQF7) (LLB) or equivalent qualification; At least 10 years experience in criminal justice system; 5 years experience at a senior managerial level; Extensive knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system. Knowledge of legislation, prescripts and policy frameworks; A valid driver’s licence.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strategic Leadership capability; Programme and project management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis; People Management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Facilitate the Integrated Criminal Justice Services strategy; Facilitate legislative reform; Coordinate and manage Domestic Stability; Facilitate communication and Public Awareness; Coordinate a victim centric Justice System; Coordinate Integrated Criminal Justice System activities; Facilitate modernization of the Criminal Justice Services Monitor and evaluate various initiatives; Facilitate research on Criminal Justice Services; Provide effective people management.
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Kganyago (012) 315 1844
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: DOJ20-81-CS@justice.gov.za
CHIEF DIRECTOR - REGIONAL HEAD (3 POSTS)
REF NO: 20/77/CS: NELSPRUIT
REF NO: 20/78/CS: MAHIKENG
REF NO: 20/70/CS: CAPE TOWN
NOTE: THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISED POST, CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY
SALARY: R1 251 183 - R1 495 956 per annum (All inclusive). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Social Science, BCom Law, LLB or equivalent qualification and / or Public Administration and Management; A post graduate qualification in Law or legal will be an added advantage; At least 6 years’ experience of which 5 years must be at Senior Management level; Relevant work experience in the field of Court/ Administration of justice / Public Administration; A valid driver’s licence.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strategic Leadership capability; Programme and project management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis; People Management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage Justice Operations; Manage infrastructure, facilities, auxiliary services and ICT related services; Manage Security service and monitor risk of all courts in the region; Manage and monitor justice stakeholders and customer relations Provide effective people management.
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Kganyago (012) 315 1844
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: DOJ20-77-CS@justice.gov.za / DOJ20-78-CS@justice.gov.za / DOJ20-70-CS@justice.gov.za
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LANGUAGE POLICY, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
REF NO: 20/67/CS
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
SALARY: R733 257 – R863 748 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS: A Degree/National Diploma in Administration/Management or equivalent qualification; Minimum of 3 years’ experience in administration; 3 years’ experience should be at managerial level; Knowledge of language Policy, Interpreting Services, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Labour Relations Act; A valid driver’s license;
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy (MS Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel); Communication skills (written and verbal); Research, monitoring and evaluation and report writing; Policy Development; Financial management; Cultural diversity; Strong leadership with strategic capabilities; Translation and editing; Presentation and facilitation skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage the development of language and Court Interpreting strategies and policies; Monitor performance on the implementation of language and Court Interpreting services; Facilitate language policy awareness; Manage language service stakeholder and customer relations; Provide effective people management.
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Kganyago (012) 315 1844
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: DOJ20-67-CS@justice.gov.za
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE (2 POSTS)
REF NO: 20/68/CS
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
SALARY: R733 257 – R863 748 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS: A Degree/National Diploma in Public Administration or equivalent qualification; Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Administration; 3 years’ experience should be at managerial level; Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Labour Relations Act; A valid driver’s license;
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem solving and analysis; Budgeting and financial management; Team leadership; Planning and organising; Project management; Service delivery orientated;
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Quality assurance focus on post Covid-19 service delivery improvement; Execute quality assurance service over administrative duties related to all resources and Court Services; Manage assessment of administrative duties related to all resources and Court Services; Develop and implement customer service improvement strategies; Manage misconduct and maladministration investigations;
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Kganyago (012) 315 1844
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: DOJ20-68-CS@justice.gov.za
CLOSING DATE: 29 June 2020
NOTE: Interested applicants may visit the following website: www.justice.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za to view the full job specification of the above positions. Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za. A Z83& CV must be accompanied by original certified copies of qualifications and identity document. A driver’s licence must be attached if indicated as a requirement. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV.
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 drivers licence is a requirement. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process. 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.