INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) - LEGAL ADVISOR: LEGAL SERVICES -[DEPUTY MANAGER]

 
Requirements
Matric plus an LLB degree ♦ admission as an attorney will be advantageous ♦ at least 8 years related working experience of which at least 5 years must be on a junior management level (assistant manager/assistant director or equivalent) ♦ knowledge of and at least 4 years' experience in legislative drafting ♦ experience in vetting and drafting of contracts such as service level agreements, maintenance contracts, lease agreements, corporate agreements, employment contracts, etc ♦ court experience in litigation matters, including civil litigation and criminal matters, as well as drafting of legal opinions and reports ♦ good knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, public administrative and labour laws (including POPIA and PAIA, etc) and the relevant prescripts and acts that govern the Electoral Commission ♦ knowledge and experience in project management ♦ strong organizational, administrative competencies ♦ interpersonal skills ♦ sound communication skills ♦ solid computer literacy ♦ research skills ♦innovative, flexible, decisive, pro-active and diversity sensitive ♦ prepared to travel extensively and work extended hours ♦ must be in possession of a valid driver's license.
 

 
More Information
Applicants must be a South African citizen, who has not had a prominent political profile in the last 5 years.  Applications must in all cases be marked with the relevant reference number and be accompanied by updated comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity document.  Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).  Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.  Please note that the CV, all qualifications and references are subject to verification and appointments will only be made upon successful verification thereof.  All appointments are subject to a probation period of not less than 12 months and successful applicants will be required to enter into a performance contract. The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates and interviews will be conducted on a date and time specified by the interview panel.  The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position after advertising it and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post.  Although advertised, a position may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.

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Suitable candidates must submit their applications for the vacant post to the address as indicate below:
Manager: Human Resources 
Fax:  (012) 622-5219 
Email: HR@elections.org.za
 
Closing date for all applications: 5 March 2021. 
 
Please take note that no applications received after this closing date will be considered.  Applicants who have not been contacted by 31 May 2021 must consider their applications as not being successful.
 
Please note

• Applicants for the above position/s should not have a high party political profile.
• Successful candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.
• Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• All applications must include:
  • a covering letter that clearly indicates the relevant reference number of the post and your employee number (permanent employees) as it appears on your salary advice;
  • a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae; and
  • certified copies of all qualification documents and identity documents.
• Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications, criminal and credit assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
• All appointments are subject to a probation period of twelve months.
• The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates.
• The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position/s and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post/s. Although advertised, positions may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.