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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF) VACANCIES
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 following key positions are available at the Organisation's Head Office in Centurion. Applications are invited from persons who qualify in terms of the criteria as stated.
SENIOR MANAGER: COPORATE LEGAL SERVICES
T.A.S.K GRADE 18
• REF. NO: 240223SMCLS
The role: The Senior Manager: Corporate Legal Services is accountable for providing management and technical leadership to the legal advice, litigation and contracts section in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board of the RAF.
Key performance areas: • Strategy development and operational planning: • Guide the implementation of the overall strategic plan for the department • Guide the implementation of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes • Provide legal advice to business: • Manage, monitor and report on legal advice provided by the Legal Advice section • Manage and report on legal advice provided to the Board, executive management and business units • Instruct the Attorney to brief counsel on legal opinion • Consult with the Attorney and Counsel where appropriate • Conduct legal research • Maintain and update legal advice register • Manage RAF Corporate litigation: • Manage he litigation risk of the RAF • Draft and publish directives for the RAF giving effect to judgments • Prepare briefing notes for the CEO, Board and Minister of Transport • Advise the organisation on the litigation strategy to be adopted in respect of each of the managed litigated matters • Draft and vet contracts: • Draft and vet non-procurement contracts • Negotiate, draft I vet memorandums of understanding and other agreements • Institute and defend litigation actions for and against the RAF • Monitor and advise on various RAF litigation approaches and strategy • Reduction of litigated matters and litigation costs • Manage the litigation risk of the RAF • Draft and publish directives for the RAF giving effect to judgments • Manage service providers providing legal services to the Litigation Unit and to the organisation • Manage, monitor and report on contracts and other agreements drafted / vetted by the contract section • Negotiate, draft / vet memorandums of understanding and other agreements • Review and implement policy: • Oversee the development and implementation of policy, procedures and processes • Work with appropriate structures to ensure effective execution of policy and practices • Reporting: • Ensure preparation and submission of Regulation reports • Report quarterly on progress with implementation of operational plans • Ensure development of functional reporting systems, project or performance reporting for management • Financial management: • Report and review operations financial and non-financial goals • Ensure sufficient internal control measures are implemented for adherence to PFMA, RAF and other relevant legislation and regulation • Manage, monitor and control the department expense budget • Stakeholder management: • Engage with relevant internal stakeholders • Represent the Fund in relevant external activities and events • Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact • People management: • Ensure that recruitment of operational workforce is in line with employment equity targets • Ensure the motivation, cohesiveness and alignment of the organization's team members • Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the RAF.
Qualifications and experience required: • Four (4) year degree in Law or equivalent • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate • Right of appearance in the High Court • Postgraduate Law related qualification • At least 9 - 10 years' relevant experience in a corporate legal environment, of which 3 years must have been at management level in the area of expertise • Proven contracts drafting and negotiation experience.
Key technical competencies and skills required: • Strategic capability • Results orientation • Business and financial acumen • Compliance and governance bias • Leadership agility • Resilience • Communication skills • Ability to work with people and form networks and alliances • Demonstrable ethics and values • Client service orientation • Change management capabilities • Coaching and mentoring skills • Conflict management skills • Proven critical and innovative thinking • Risk management skills • Reporting • Knowledge of PAIA, PAJA, ECTA, MVA and other relevant legislation • Knowledge of Contract and Administrative law • Knowledge of MVA law • Proven contract drafting and negotiation experience • Extensive knowledge of legislation applicable to public entities • Networking and collaboration skills • Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act • Knowledge of RAF Act • Knowledge of general and financial management.
Forward applications to: Thembifecruitment@ratco.za
SENIOR MANAGER: COPORATE LEGAL SERVICES
T.A.S.K GRADE 18
• REF. NO: 240223SMCLS
The role: The Senior Manager: Corporate Legal Services is accountable for providing management and technical leadership to the legal advice, litigation and contracts section in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board of the RAF.
Key performance areas: • Strategy development and operational planning: • Guide the implementation of the overall strategic plan for the department • Guide the implementation of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes • Provide legal advice to business: • Manage, monitor and report on legal advice provided by the Legal Advice section • Manage and report on legal advice provided to the Board, executive management and business units • Instruct the Attorney to brief counsel on legal opinion • Consult with the Attorney and Counsel where appropriate • Conduct legal research • Maintain and update legal advice register • Manage RAF Corporate litigation: • Manage he litigation risk of the RAF • Draft and publish directives for the RAF giving effect to judgments • Prepare briefing notes for the CEO, Board and Minister of Transport • Advise the organisation on the litigation strategy to be adopted in respect of each of the managed litigated matters • Draft and vet contracts: • Draft and vet non-procurement contracts • Negotiate, draft I vet memorandums of understanding and other agreements • Institute and defend litigation actions for and against the RAF • Monitor and advise on various RAF litigation approaches and strategy • Reduction of litigated matters and litigation costs • Manage the litigation risk of the RAF • Draft and publish directives for the RAF giving effect to judgments • Manage service providers providing legal services to the Litigation Unit and to the organisation • Manage, monitor and report on contracts and other agreements drafted / vetted by the contract section • Negotiate, draft / vet memorandums of understanding and other agreements • Review and implement policy: • Oversee the development and implementation of policy, procedures and processes • Work with appropriate structures to ensure effective execution of policy and practices • Reporting: • Ensure preparation and submission of Regulation reports • Report quarterly on progress with implementation of operational plans • Ensure development of functional reporting systems, project or performance reporting for management • Financial management: • Report and review operations financial and non-financial goals • Ensure sufficient internal control measures are implemented for adherence to PFMA, RAF and other relevant legislation and regulation • Manage, monitor and control the department expense budget • Stakeholder management: • Engage with relevant internal stakeholders • Represent the Fund in relevant external activities and events • Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact • People management: • Ensure that recruitment of operational workforce is in line with employment equity targets • Ensure the motivation, cohesiveness and alignment of the organization's team members • Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the RAF.
Qualifications and experience required: • Four (4) year degree in Law or equivalent • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate • Right of appearance in the High Court • Postgraduate Law related qualification • At least 9 - 10 years' relevant experience in a corporate legal environment, of which 3 years must have been at management level in the area of expertise • Proven contracts drafting and negotiation experience.
Key technical competencies and skills required: • Strategic capability • Results orientation • Business and financial acumen • Compliance and governance bias • Leadership agility • Resilience • Communication skills • Ability to work with people and form networks and alliances • Demonstrable ethics and values • Client service orientation • Change management capabilities • Coaching and mentoring skills • Conflict management skills • Proven critical and innovative thinking • Risk management skills • Reporting • Knowledge of PAIA, PAJA, ECTA, MVA and other relevant legislation • Knowledge of Contract and Administrative law • Knowledge of MVA law • Proven contract drafting and negotiation experience • Extensive knowledge of legislation applicable to public entities • Networking and collaboration skills • Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act • Knowledge of RAF Act • Knowledge of general and financial management.
Forward applications to: Thembifecruitment@ratco.za
SENIOR MANAGER: LEGAL ADMINISTRATION
T.A.S.K GRADE 18
• REF. NO: 240223SMLA
The role: The Senior Manager: Legal Administration is accountable for overseeing the management of legal administration processes, systems and procedures in support of the legal proceedings. This role will provide legal advice by mediating, negotiation, handling and early settlement of informal conflict related matters outside the court system between RAF and other parties.
Key performance areas: • Strategy development and operational planning: • Provide input into the development, implementation and annual review of an overall strategic plan for the department • Provide input in determining and setting specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the departmental strategic plans • Ensure effective and efficient implementation of risk mitigations to reduce risk exposure • Informal mediation and dispute management: • Draw terms of a settlement that are either binding or non-binding • Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers - Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to the disposition of claims • Interview parties to clarify issues and develop a clearer understanding of the dispute • Analyse evidence and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies • Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign • Settlement of non-litigious matters: • Recommend settlement for non-litigious matters • Where settlement fails, ensure preparation of a comprehensive opinion on conducting further litigation • Ensure that consultations are blocked, early assessment of files and early instructions to experts and assessors • Policy review and implementation: • Oversee the development and implementation of policy, procedures and processes • Work with appropriate structures to ensure effective execution of policy and practices • Reporting: • Ensure preparation and submission of Regulation reports • Report quarterly on progress with implementation of operational plans • Ensure development of functional reporting systems, project or performance reporting for management • Financial management: • Report and review operation's financial and non-financial goals • Ensure sufficient internal control measures are implemented for adherence to PFMA, RAF and other relevant legislation and regulation • Manage, monitor and control the department expense budget • Stakeholder management: • Engage with relevant internal stakeholders • Represent the Fund in relevant external activities and events • Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact • People management: • Ensure that recruitment of operational workforce is in line with employment equity targets • Ensure the motivation, cohesiveness and alignment of the organization's team members • Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the RAF.
Qualifications and experience required: • Four (4) year degree in Law or equivalent • Postgraduate Law related qualification • At least 9 - 10 years' relevant experience in a legal administration environment, of which 3 years must have been at a management level in the area of expertise.
Key technical competencies and skills required: • Strategic capability • Results orientation • Business and financial acumen • Compliance and governance bias • Leadership agility • Resilience • Communication skills • Ability to form networks and alliances • Employee engagement • Demonstrable ethics and values • Change management capabilities • Coaching and mentoring skills • Conflict management skills • Risk management skills • Reporting • Ability to provide legal opinions • Ability to interpret case law and judgements • Dispute resolution, mediation and negotiation skills • Interpretation and analytical skills • Thorough knowledge of corporate law • Knowledge of Law of delict including Personal Injury and Third-party compensation law • Knowledge of Civil proceedings in the Magistrate, Regional and High Courts of South Africa • Knowledge on Public law environment • Extensive knowledge of legislation applicable to public entities • Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act • Knowledge of RAF Act of 1996 as amended as well as the RAF Transitional Provisions Act of 2012 and Regulations • Networking and collaboration skills • Knowledgeable about the Association of Legal Advisors of South Africa • Litigation concepts and medical terminology with ability to interpret medical reports • Thorough knowledge of PFMA and its Regulations • Thorough knowledge of legislation and laws that are applicable to the organisation.
Forward applications to: Thembl.recrultment@ratco.za
SENIOR MANAGER: LEGAL ADMINISTRATION
T.A.S.K GRADE 18
• REF. NO: 240223SMLA
The role: The Senior Manager: Legal Administration is accountable for overseeing the management of legal administration processes, systems and procedures in support of the legal proceedings. This role will provide legal advice by mediating, negotiation, handling and early settlement of informal conflict related matters outside the court system between RAF and other parties.
Key performance areas: • Strategy development and operational planning: • Provide input into the development, implementation and annual review of an overall strategic plan for the department • Provide input in determining and setting specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the departmental strategic plans • Ensure effective and efficient implementation of risk mitigations to reduce risk exposure • Informal mediation and dispute management: • Draw terms of a settlement that are either binding or non-binding • Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers - Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to the disposition of claims • Interview parties to clarify issues and develop a clearer understanding of the dispute • Analyse evidence and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies • Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign • Settlement of non-litigious matters: • Recommend settlement for non-litigious matters • Where settlement fails, ensure preparation of a comprehensive opinion on conducting further litigation • Ensure that consultations are blocked, early assessment of files and early instructions to experts and assessors • Policy review and implementation: • Oversee the development and implementation of policy, procedures and processes • Work with appropriate structures to ensure effective execution of policy and practices • Reporting: • Ensure preparation and submission of Regulation reports • Report quarterly on progress with implementation of operational plans • Ensure development of functional reporting systems, project or performance reporting for management • Financial management: • Report and review operation's financial and non-financial goals • Ensure sufficient internal control measures are implemented for adherence to PFMA, RAF and other relevant legislation and regulation • Manage, monitor and control the department expense budget • Stakeholder management: • Engage with relevant internal stakeholders • Represent the Fund in relevant external activities and events • Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact • People management: • Ensure that recruitment of operational workforce is in line with employment equity targets • Ensure the motivation, cohesiveness and alignment of the organization's team members • Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the RAF.
Qualifications and experience required: • Four (4) year degree in Law or equivalent • Postgraduate Law related qualification • At least 9 - 10 years' relevant experience in a legal administration environment, of which 3 years must have been at a management level in the area of expertise.
Key technical competencies and skills required: • Strategic capability • Results orientation • Business and financial acumen • Compliance and governance bias • Leadership agility • Resilience • Communication skills • Ability to form networks and alliances • Employee engagement • Demonstrable ethics and values • Change management capabilities • Coaching and mentoring skills • Conflict management skills • Risk management skills • Reporting • Ability to provide legal opinions • Ability to interpret case law and judgements • Dispute resolution, mediation and negotiation skills • Interpretation and analytical skills • Thorough knowledge of corporate law • Knowledge of Law of delict including Personal Injury and Third-party compensation law • Knowledge of Civil proceedings in the Magistrate, Regional and High Courts of South Africa • Knowledge on Public law environment • Extensive knowledge of legislation applicable to public entities • Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act • Knowledge of RAF Act of 1996 as amended as well as the RAF Transitional Provisions Act of 2012 and Regulations • Networking and collaboration skills • Knowledgeable about the Association of Legal Advisors of South Africa • Litigation concepts and medical terminology with ability to interpret medical reports • Thorough knowledge of PFMA and its Regulations • Thorough knowledge of legislation and laws that are applicable to the organisation.
Forward applications to: Thembl.recrultment@ratco.za
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 MARCH 2023
Remuneration: Total cost to company applicable to these positions is minimum 111 371 054 p.a. negotiable
Please note, when applying: 1). State the name and the reference number of the position you are applying for in 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 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 AfricanQualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.