Legal Administration Officer Mr3/mr4/mr5

Overview

Legal Administration Officer at MR3 to MR5 level providing litigation advisory, legal opinions, and drafting services for the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in Pietermaritzburg.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification.
• MR3: 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.

Duties

• Interpret, draft and edit a wide variety of legal documents such as a contract, 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.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV online. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centre’s (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centers (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for; Head Office Posts: 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 Director: Human Resource Management Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Private Bag X9142, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For attention: Mrs. ZJ Hlongwane. Alternatively, applications can be delivered to 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. Southern Region Posts: 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 Regional Director, Department of Public Works, Southern Regional Office, Private Bag X9153 Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For the attention of Ms P Singh, or alternatively it can be Hand Delivered to: 10 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. Ethekwini Region Posts: 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 Regional Director, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Private Bag X54336, Durban, 4000. For attention: Ms NT Phewa or alternatively hand delivered to 455A Jan Smuts Highway, Mayville, Durban. North Coast Region Posts 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 Regional Director, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Private Bag X42, Ulundi, 3838. For attention: Mr S Zulu, Alternatively, Applications can be delivered to King Dinuzulu Highway, LA Administrative Building, Ulundi. Midlands Region Posts: 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 Regional Director, Department of Public works, and Private Bag X9963, Ladysmith, 3370. For attention: Ms N Mabizela, Alternatively, Applications can be delivered to 40 Shepstone Road, Umkhamba Gardens Ladysmith, 3370.

Enquiries: Ms A Khan Tel No: (033) 355 5666

Notes

Directions To Candidates Note to applicants: The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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. 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 applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications assessment for equivalent by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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. 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. Please note that requests for higher salaries will not be entertained for the advertised posts, however it may only be considered for posts falling within the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) subject to the existing provisions. 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. Please note that employment verifications shall be undertaken for all experience which has been recognized for shortlisting purposes, experience in the public service will need to be supported with a signed job description and PERSAL service record history and experience from the private sector needs to be supported by a certificate of service confirming the name of company, position held, periods of employment and duties performed. Experience that cannot be verified will result in the applicant being disqualified. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS