The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is the justice department of the South African government. The department provides administrative and financial support to the court system and the judiciary (which are constitutionally independent of the executive), oversees the National Prosecuting Authority, provides legal advice and representation ...
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An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney;
At least 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; A thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting system and trust accounts;
Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; Knowledge of legal proceedings, personal injuries claims, contracts, labour cases and criminal cases; A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:
Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Courts, Land Claims Court and Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA),
Draft and/or settle all types of agreements on behalf of the various clients;
Render legal opinions and advice; Handle all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration and debt collection.