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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LLB degree or a four-year recognized legal qualification; 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience;
Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations;
Experience in the functional fields of the services provided by the Masters of the High Court and Masters environment including Guardian’s Fund; Understanding of Administration of Deceased & Insolvent Estates, Curatorship’s and Trusts.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:
Monitor and review all legal and administrative operations at the Office of the Master of the High Court;
Monitor all the functions within the office and contribute towards the strategic objectives of both the Masters Branch as well as the Department;
Provide effective and efficient delivery of services, financial and human resource management within the Office of the Master; Draft legal documents that provide clear justification;
Mediate and conciliate disputes by advising on the outcome of its resolution.