KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS VACANCIES

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REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification. MR 3 At least 2 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience and MR4 At least 5 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience and MR5 At least 8 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience. Experience preferably in commercial litigation, property law/conveyancing and contract drafting matters. Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate. Computer Literacy in Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation and email software programmes & a valid driver’s licence.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Interpret, draft and edit a wide variety of legal documents such as a contracts, guarantees etc. in order to protect the interests of the Department. Providing litigation advisory services for the Department. Provide accurate and well – researched legal opinions and advice. Advising and dealing with general public service and policy issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and keeping abreast of legal developments and conducting research on the law. Developing and drafting of provincial legislation as required by the Department. Assist with the development of Departmental policies.
 
RECOMMENDATION: Good written and verbal communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills, interpersonal skills & time-management skills.
 
NB!! Short-listed candidates may be subject to a competency test, which will determine further shortlisting for the interview process. Requests for higher salary positions above the minimum notches indicated above may be considered and reviewed based on appropriate post qualification experience contained within the provisions of the OSD.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Khan Tel No: 033-355 5666
 
 

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1. DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Note to applicants:
1.1 The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities may qualify for relaxed advertisement appointment requirements in terms of driver’s licence, computer literacy, experience and /or any other required competences, provided such is not an inherent requirement of the post and subject to proof of disability being submitted with the application.
1.2 Applications must be submitted individually on the prescribed new approved Z83 form, the form is available from the website www.kznworks.gov.za or can be obtainable from any Public Service department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Certified copies of supporting documents need not accompany your application and CV, as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
Faxed or electronic copies will not be considered. Candidates are urged to view the guidelines available to all prospective candidates applying for vacant position on the departmental website before completing applications for posts.
1.3 Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement to the Director: Human Resource Management Department of Public Works, Private Bag x9142 Pietermaritzburg 3200, for attention Mrs ZJ Hlongwane. Alternatively, applications can be delivered to 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg
1.4 Candidates are also advised not to send their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection thereof. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications assessment for equivalent by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
1.5 Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be disqualified.
Please note that the Department reserves the right not to fill the post. Recommended candidate’s personal information will be subject to vetting prior to an offer of appointment being made. Candidates are expected to be available on the date set for the interviews or they may be disqualified. Should you not have been contacted by this office within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, kindly consider your application being unsuccessful. Please note that further communication shall be restricted to those candidates who will have been shortlisted.
1.6 The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement. Please note that reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer and candidates are advised to include references from the current employment to facilitate this. The filling of this post will be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity targets.
1.7 Candidates applying for advertised posts in the Department, will be deemed to have granted consent to their personal information being used to determine suitability in terms of the POPIA Act, 4 of 2013.
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 June 2023