Chief Director - Legal Services at Gauteng Department of Social Development

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Legal Studies, plus minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior management level in Legal Services environment in the Public Service. Five (5) years post admission experience as an Advocate or Attorney with the right to appear in the High Court. A valid driver’s license. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment.

Duties :

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative and Policy framework governing Legal Services processes, systems, and procedures in the Public Service, Knowledge and understanding of Department’s legal requirements, obligations and commitments, Knowledge and understanding of Departmental policy mandates, priorities, objectives and Service Delivery Model. Skills and Competencies: Strategic Management skills, Service Delivery Innovation skills strategic reporting skills, Performance and Self Driven, Facilitation, Leadership, Problem Solving, People management and Empowerment skills.

DUTIES:

• Provision of strategic leadership in the management of Legal Services, Provision of legal advice on the Departmental Contracts, Provision of legal representation of the department in Litigation cases. Manage litigation and proactive legal services, Coordinate and manage litigation, Manage consultations and court documents, Liaise with state attorney and other organs of state in continuation of litigation: Provide contract management services, Negotiate and draft legally binding contracts for and on behalf of the Department, Provide legal advice on contracts. Provide legal advisory services, conduct research and consult with various stakeholders on the legal advice: Provide legislative drafting and review and compliance management, Conduct legislative audits and legislative awareness, Vet and draft policies relevant to the Department. Management of the Directorate, Manage Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Manage the Directorate’s performance, manage staff performance and development, leave and discipline.