Director at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

Requirements :

• LLB Degree (NQF level 7). Admission as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. At least 5 years’ experience at a middle management or senior management level within a legal environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the South African Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Administrative Law, and other relevant legislation and policies. 

Duties :

• Manage and ensure an effective provision of Litigation. Provide sound litigation advise. Monitor the implementation of & provide advice on the interpretation and application of all pieces of legislation.
• Liaise with the state attorney’s office, State Law advisors and on litigation matters. Provide advice the prosecution of all legal actions by and against the department. Ensure department’s legal capacity is strengthened to provide effective legal advice and opinions. Ensure daily tracking of court decisions that might impact the department. Oversee and manage a detailed legal analysis of contracts. Compile and manage legal contracts.
• Approve, draft, vet, and review contracts in an efficient contract management system. Provide legal advisory services. Oversee and ensure smooth and effective legal advice and support to management.
• Ensure that legal problems are dealt with quickly and advise on corrective measures to prevent similar problems in the future. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and policies by the department. Assist in drafting of proposed legislation and policies Interpret legislation, contracts and resolve disputes. Conduct legal audits to ensure minimize potential liability and enable favourable action based on existing provisions.
• Manage the Directorate. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required reports. Plan and allocate work to subordinates. Check the quality of work delivered by employees.