Director: Legal and Litigation Advisory Services

Overview

Direct legal and litigation advisory services at the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's national office in Pretoria.

Requirements

• An LLB/ B. Proc.
• Degree (NQF7) as recognised by SAQA. 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Driver’s license.
• Admitted Attorney/Advocate with relevant experience as a practicing Attorney or Advocate. 3 years’ experience in the Civil and Labour relations environment.
• Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of the IPID Act, PFMA and other relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service, including knowledge of corporate and administrative law.
• Litigation experience in dealing with criminal and civil matters especially corruption/systemic corruption matters.
• Advanced knowledge of the drafting of legislation, sub-ordinate legislation and/or investigations and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understanding of the key priorities of government.
• Knowledge of South African law and civil procedures.
• Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Planning and organizing.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Innovation and creative thinking.
• Legal court administration skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Change management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to interpret the law.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Research of the law.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Financial management skill.

Duties

• Provide strategic direction to the component: Provide inputs into Strategic planning of the Directorate and/or Chief Directorate.
• Identify priority areas and determine objectives and operational plans of the component, in line with the strategic plan of the Department.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the component according to the objectives determined in the operational plan.
• Policy and systems Development: Establish, evaluate and maintain policies, systems and processes in line with regulations and best practices principles.
• Direct the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls.
• Provide Legal Advisory and Compliance Services: Review and /or provide legal opinions, advice, correspondence to ensure quality control and compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and standards.
• Provide input and/or make recommendations based on research findings on draft legislation.
• Legal Services Management: Direct and manage administrative appeals.
• Direct and manage the provision of core legal advice and services.
• To coordinate and manage civil, labour and arbitration litigation matters.
• Advise if the department should litigate or defend the department after ascertaining the facts for matter referred to the unit.
• Contract and Risk Management: Provide contract management service, review, develop service level agreements and associated correspondence to ensure quality control and compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards.

How to apply

Independent Police Investigative Directorate, National Office Private Bag X941, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Benstra Building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, or email recruitment13@ipid.gov.za (Please indicate the post name and reference number on the subject line) when applying through e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Mr. DS Baloyi Tel No: (012) 399 0202

Enquiries: Ms. NC Netsianda Tel No: (012) 399 0039

Notes

Employment Equity Target: Women are encouraged to apply. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications but must submit Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications quoting the correct reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents . Received applications using the incorrect application form (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as a fully completed and initialled new signed Z83 (Section A, B, C & D are compulsory and section E, F and G are not compulsory if CV it is attached). However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part-F must be answered. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Furthermore, the requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. Applicants should indicate on their CV’s that they have registered or they have completed the Pre-entry Certificate, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged, if you have not been contacted within three (3) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Therefore, only shortlisted candidate for the post will be required to submit the documents on or before the date of the interview. The successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting. His / her character should be beyond reproach. The appointment is subject to security clearance, verification of qualifications and competency assessment (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event, that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security vetting process. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. The successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving affirmative action targets as contemplated in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate reserves the right to fill or not fill the bellow-mentioned posts. MANAGEMENT ECHELON