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NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR)
 
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux, alternative dispute resolution agents, payment distribution agents and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act. The Act requires the NCR to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities. The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
 
Position: Legal Advisor: Investigation and Enforcement
Paterson Grade: D Lower
Salary ranges from R405 200 – R769 900 maximum
 
 
Requirements:
Education
 The suitable candidate must hold an LLB Degree and be an admitted attorney.
 Civil litigation experience within a legal practice is required.
 A minimum of 1 year experience within a Regulatory Environment is an added advantage.
 5 years post admission litigation experience.
 Experience in a regulatory agency, the credit industry or working at a law firm/bar council will serve as an added advantage.
 
Duties:
 The successful candidate will deal with litigation matters, which will include complex and contentious matters, on behalf of the department from the National Consumer Tribunal, High Court, SCA and Constitutional Court.
 Drafting of pleadings and litigation of matters at the National Consumer Tribunal.
 Assessing investigation reports and advising on enforcement action.
 Preparing and presenting cases at tribunals and/or courts.
 Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
 Conducting research on issues within the credit industry.
 

Technical skills:
 Knowledge of the National Credit Act and civil court procedures.
 At least 5 years’ litigation experience.
 Understanding of the South African Consumer Credit Market.
 Ability to make decisions, give direction and take accountability.
 Leadership skills.
 Excellent writing ability.
 Evaluative and problem solving skills.
 
Personal competencies:
 Presentable, professional and confident while being diplomatic and tactful.
 Must be able to work in a team oriented environment, manage conflict and promote team work.
 Focused and disciplined as well as results driven
 Well-spoken with good communication and listening skills
 Flexible and innovative.
 Must have strong personal and professional ethics with high levels of integrity
 
Closing date: 23 October 2020

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