Legal Administration Officer (MR1-MR5): District Court

Overview

Legal Administration Officer needed at the Pretoria National Office to implement and support the District Court Management System.

Requirements

• An LLB Degree;
• Knowledge of South African Legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract;
• Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organ of State Act, the Prescription Act, the State Attorney Act;
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and State Liability Act.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
• Dispute resolution;
• Case flow management;
• Computer literacy;
• Planning and decision-making skills;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Communication skills (written and verbal).

Duties

• Implementation of national policy framework and regulations on District Court Management System;
• Conduct research on District Court Management System, collate and analyse information and report on findings;
• Implement initiatives and programmes on District Court Management System;
• Provide effective people management.

How to apply

Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private PUBLIC Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001.OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria PUBLIC

Enquiries: Ms D Modibane Tel No: (012) 315 1668

Notes

Applicants are invited to submit applications, quoting the relevant reference number to the link and or address indicated in each specific advertisement. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications. Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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. These assessments are aimed at assessing candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy). All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural, emotional intelligence and integrity. All suitable candidates will be subjected to mandatory pre-employment screening/ suitability checks/ verification (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment pending disciplinary action and professional registration. Suitable candidates for Senior Management Service positions will also be required to successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment are encouraged to enroll for the course as soon as possible. Due to high volumes anticipated, communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) seeks to appoint exceptional, ethical and visionary leaders to join its executive leadership team in advancing constitutional democracy. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability). MANAGEMENT ECHELON