Legal Counsel ( Debt Collection ) Legal Services Division (Grade 7) at The Competition Commission South Africa

Job description

Total cost to company package R 689,569.82 per annum (negotiable commensurate with experience)

Two (2) year fixed term contract, renewable

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate is strongly recommended.
• Minimum 3 years post admission experience including litigation experience, preferably in civil and commercial law; competition law experience is an advantage .
• An aptitude for research, analysis and drafting.
• Case management, written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

The appointed incumbent will be responsible for overall debt collection of the Competition Commission including, inter alia , the following:

• Drafting and issuing writs of execution.
• Liaising with sheriffs with regards to service of the writs.
• Attending to the payment of sheriffs’ invoices.
• Liaising with Finance regarding payments received and outstanding payment and compiling monthly reports for discussion at EXCO.
• Monitoring payment by defaulters.
• Updating the defaulters’ list in conjunction with Finance.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with defaulters and draft amended settlement agreements and presenting them at the Competition Tribunal.
• Trace delinquent defaulters to obtain new contact details and addresses.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel.

We Offer

• An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, free and fair economy for all South Africans.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Competition Commission's Vision 2030 of a Growing and Inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.

Employment Equity

The Competition Commission subscribes to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and representivity.

Application Process

• All international qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA accreditation certificate.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo psychometric assessments.
• The successful candidate will be vetted for security purposes.
• The Competition Commission reserves the right not to fill this position.

If you meet all the criteria above and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference to our economy then look no further than the Competition Commission! We look forward to receiving your comprehensive CV!