Director: Family Advocate Ref No: 55/26EC at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) LLB or equivalent four-year Legal Qualification as recognized by SAQA;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level;
• Nyukela certificate is required for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate for Entry into the Senior Management Service from the School of Government); Admitted as an Advocate / Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court;
• Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract;
• Knowledge of the Constitution, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, Prescription Act, the State Attorney, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Department Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act;
• Knowledge and experience in office administration;
• Extensive knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children; Knowledge of the Foundations of South African law, South African private law, constitutional law, criminal law, intellectual property evidence and African Customary Law. Muslim Personal Law, Private International Law; Children’s Act, The Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, 1996 (Act 72 of 1996), Maintenance Act, reciprocal enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, Child Care Act. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership;
• Project and programme management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Problem solving and analysis; Diversity management; Communication; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy