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DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE (DSAC)
 
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of posts and we reserve the right not to fill a position. Persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representatively will therefore receive preference. An indication in this regard will expedite the processing of applications.
 
APPLICATIONS : recruitment@dsac.gov.za
Please quote the reference number in the heading/ subject line. There will be no follow up emails to this address, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please indicate the post title/ reference number in the subject line of the email. Applications received after the closing date, as well as applications received via mail or hand delivery will NOT be considered or accepted.
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 September 2021 at 16:00
 
 
NOTE : Applications are hereby invited from suitably and qualified persons to apply for the following position. Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 01 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered. Ensure that you sign your Z83 before you scan it. Please use your signature or valid e-signature and not your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed and initialled will be deemed a regret. All sections of the Z83 must be completed. The application form should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV; with three contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants must submit copies of qualifications (Matric certificate and other educational qualifications), Identity Document and Drivers licence (where required). Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. Only send documents related to the requirements in the advert. Failure to submit the required documentation will automatically disqualify applications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
​All non-SA citizens must attach a certified copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from the Department in that regard. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting. The appointment will be subject to positive vetting results. We encourage all applicants to declare any criminal and or negative credits records. Short-listed candidates must avail themselves for an interview on a date, time at the venue/ method to be determined by the Department. Interviews will/ may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. The applicant should have the necessary data and equipment for this purpose. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement. Since employees are encouraged to work remotely during the period of lockdown, the successful candidate will be required to enter into a remote working contractual agreement in order to manage accountability, performance and liabilities based on clearly agreed upon deliverables with the respective Supervisor/ Manager. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. DSAC reserves the right not to make appointments. Employment Equity: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity. Therefore, African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Males and Indian Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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OTHER POST
 
 
SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR- 6) REF NO: DSAC-10/08/2021
SALARY : R473 820 – R1 140 828 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) applicable to Legally Qualified Personnel)
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree; At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of Government policies, procedures, regulations and laws; Experience in Stakeholder Management; Ability to conduct research; Proven communication skills including report writing; Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Ability to function independently and to perform under pressure; Valid driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : The purpose of this position is to render legal advisory services; Assist with provision of general legal support services and advice to the Ministry and the Department; Conduct legal research on the applicable legislation, case law and draft legal opinions; Consult with the State Attorney / private Attorneys/ relevant officials where necessary; Interpret and comment on legal opinions received from the Office of the State Attorney/ private attorneys where relevant; Attend to Legal Service Parliamentary questions; Attend to Legal Services Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) requests; Assist with contract drafting, vetting and management within the Ministry and the Department; Manage contracts from both the Ministry and the Department by drafting or vetting addenda or variations before contracts expire; Consult and draft necessary notices of breach of contracts and or cancellations of the contracts where applicable; Assist with the management of litigation cases for the Ministry and the Department; Draft and submit new instructions letters to the State attorney/ private attorneys to defend/ settle any litigation matters raised against the department; Attend consultations with the State Attorney/ private attorneys or other stakeholders on all legal matters; Prepare litigation reports for the Risk and Audit Committees; Assist with the management of the Departments Legislative programme; Assist with IP registrations and the updating of the IP register.
 
ENQUIRIES : Post-related: Mr AK Manthata Tel No: (012) 304 5000
General: Ms J Boonzaaier Tel No: (012) 441 3230