The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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Grade 12 certificate, a recognised LLB degree or equivalent four-year legal qualification (NQF Level 7). Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in a legal environment.
Extensive and proven knowledge of Medico-legal litigation and claims management, Labour law and dispute resolution in the public sector, Policy interpretation and legal compliance in a government setting, Legal drafting, opinion writing, and litigation strategy, Contract negotiation and management, Development and review of subordinate legislation, Legal risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Sound understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and applicable legislation, regulations, and policies in the public health sector.
Ability to lead legal strategy and manage stakeholder relationships, including coordination with external legal service providers and internal leadership. A valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for persons with disabilities). Computer literacy.
Duties :
Provide strategic legal leadership and oversight to the Department and serve as the principal legal advisor to the MEC, Head of Department, senior managers, and units.
Manage and oversee the provision of legal services, including Litigation management, especially medico-legal claims, Labour relations matters and legal support in employee disputes, Contract development and management, Regulatory compliance and interpretation of legislation and policies.
Draft and provide legal opinions and guidance on a wide range of matters, including appeals against administrative decisions.
Lead and manage the development and review of legislation, including subordinate legal instruments and support the translation of legal documents as required. Ensure all contracts are legally sound by conducting legal scrutiny, risk assessments, and providing advice throughout the contracting process.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement with the State Attorney, State Law Advisors, and external counsel. Supervise the preparation of legal documents for litigation and manage communication with external legal partners.
Direct and manage the human and financial resources of the Chief Directorate in line with relevant public service regulations and strategic goals. Proactively identify legal risks and implement measures to prevent litigation and financial loss to the Department.
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