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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF) - SENIOR LEGAL SPECIALIST
ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
The Road Accident Fund’s mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads
The Organization requires the services of qualified individuals within its Head Office for the following position:-
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
SENIOR LEGAL SPECIALIST: T.A.S.K LEVEL 18
16072021SLS
LOCATION: Centurion
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 9/15/2021 11:55 PM
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the General Manager: Legal, Compliance and Regulation, the successful incumbent will be accountable to provide sound expert legal advice on all legal, regulatory and compliance aspects for the RAF to ensure that the interest of the Fund are protected against all legal risks.
Key Performance Areas
Legal Frameworks and Strategies
§ Develop and implement legal strategies that support the business decision-making and operational strategies.
§ Participate in the alignment of legal strategies to the operational framework defining and monitoring the deployment and maintenance of policies, processes, procedures and governance structures in order to ensure compliance to controls and standards.
§ Manage and direct the implementation of legal systems and processes within RAF.
Legal Advisory Service
§ Ensure provision of researched legal opinions, inputs into policy documents and advice to the RAF.
§ Provide legal advice on matters raised by Internal RAF stakeholders.
§ Provide legal inputs on correspondence of a legal technical nature.
§ Provide legal input into risk advisory services.
§ Provide and manage support with the review of pleadings and other court applications or processes and provide on-going instructions to RAF attorneys.
§ Provide legal expert advice in the area of Constitutional and Administrative Law.
§ Manage the implementation of Public Law prescripts for the RAF.
Key Performance Areas
Legal Frameworks and Strategies
§ Develop and implement legal strategies that support the business decision-making and operational strategies.
§ Participate in the alignment of legal strategies to the operational framework defining and monitoring the deployment and maintenance of policies, processes, procedures and governance structures in order to ensure compliance to controls and standards.
§ Manage and direct the implementation of legal systems and processes within RAF.
Legal Advisory Service
§ Ensure provision of researched legal opinions, inputs into policy documents and advice to the RAF.
§ Provide legal advice on matters raised by Internal RAF stakeholders.
§ Provide legal inputs on correspondence of a legal technical nature.
§ Provide legal input into risk advisory services.
§ Provide and manage support with the review of pleadings and other court applications or processes and provide on-going instructions to RAF attorneys.
§ Provide legal expert advice in the area of Constitutional and Administrative Law.
§ Manage the implementation of Public Law prescripts for the RAF.
Reporting
· Develop sound and quality reports for the General Manager and all relevant Committees for the RAF.
· Foster the use of business dashboards and reports that can be viewed by multiple stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
· Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and training.
· Establish and maintain constructive and effective internal and external relationships with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of business objectives.
· Develop and maintain ways of work with other functional areas to ensure a coordinated approach in delivering business initiatives and requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
§ LLB Degree or Equivalent
§ Admission as an Advocate (with Pupillage) or Attorney.
§ Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa (CCASA) Membership will be an added advantage.
§ Relevant 8 – 10 years’ experience in a legal advisory/ corporate legal/ legal administration environment of which 3 years must have been on management level.
§ Proven prior experience in a public law environment.
Technical and Behavioral competencies required
§ Strategic capability and leadership.
§ Results orientation.
§ Business and financial acumen.
§ Brand and Stakeholder orientation.
§ Organizational resilience.
§ Communication.
§ Resilient.
§ Network and Alliances.
§ Talent Management.
§ Change Management.
§ Knowledge of Contract and Administrative Law.
§ Legal research and legislative drafting.
§ Analytical and report writing skills.
§ Extensive knowledge of legislation and prescripts applicable to public entities.
§ Thorough knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and its Regulations.
§ Knowledge of RAF Act.
§ Networking and collaboration.
§ Thorough knowledge of legislation and regulations that are applicable to the RAF.
§ Negotiation skills.
§ Knowledge of PAIA, PAJA, POPI and other relevant legislation.
Road Accident Fund Values
· Integrity
· Compassion
· Accountability
· Respect
· Excellence
Reporting
· Develop sound and quality reports for the General Manager and all relevant Committees for the RAF.
· Foster the use of business dashboards and reports that can be viewed by multiple stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
· Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and training.
· Establish and maintain constructive and effective internal and external relationships with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of business objectives.
· Develop and maintain ways of work with other functional areas to ensure a coordinated approach in delivering business initiatives and requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
§ LLB Degree or Equivalent
§ Admission as an Advocate (with Pupillage) or Attorney.
§ Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa (CCASA) Membership will be an added advantage.
§ Relevant 8 – 10 years’ experience in a legal advisory/ corporate legal/ legal administration environment of which 3 years must have been on management level.
§ Proven prior experience in a public law environment.
Technical and Behavioral competencies required
§ Strategic capability and leadership.
§ Results orientation.
§ Business and financial acumen.
§ Brand and Stakeholder orientation.
§ Organizational resilience.
§ Communication.
§ Resilient.
§ Network and Alliances.
§ Talent Management.
§ Change Management.
§ Knowledge of Contract and Administrative Law.
§ Legal research and legislative drafting.
§ Analytical and report writing skills.
§ Extensive knowledge of legislation and prescripts applicable to public entities.
§ Thorough knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and its Regulations.
§ Knowledge of RAF Act.
§ Networking and collaboration.
§ Thorough knowledge of legislation and regulations that are applicable to the RAF.
§ Negotiation skills.
§ Knowledge of PAIA, PAJA, POPI and other relevant legislation.
Road Accident Fund Values
· Integrity
· Compassion
· Accountability
· Respect
· Excellence
Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R1 160 042.00 per annum, negotiable.
NB: “RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs”.
Closing date: 15 September 2021
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is SboneloN.recruitment@raf.co.za
INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
1. Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
2. Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
3. Submit a short CV with a maximum of 5 pages
4. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations if considered for the position.
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in terms of our Employment Equity Plan
NB:
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
· Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
· Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
· It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.