Deputy Master (MR6) REF NO: 61/2024/M/WC at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB Degree or a four-year recognised Legal qualification; eight (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 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; Curatorships; Trust and Guardians Fund.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Planning, Organising and analytical skills; People development and empowerment; Strategic and conceptual orientation; Problem solving and decision-making skills; good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy.  

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.