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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Director: Legal Administration And Advocacy (X2 Posts)
SALARY: R1 266 714 - R1 492 122 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS:
An LLB or appropriate Legal or Law Degree (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA; A post graduate qualification in Law or Legal will be an added advantage
6 years’ experience in the field of Law, court administration/management environment of which 5 years should be at middle/senior managerial level; Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for Entry into the Senior Management Service from the National School of Government)
Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, Constitutional law cases, criminal, civil and family cases.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service
Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication; Computer literacy; Honesty and integrity.
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas:
Manage the provision of legal administration and statutory appointment; Manage family law services (Maintenance, Child Justice and Intermediary);
Manage language and interpreting services in provinces; Facilitate the promotion and awareness of justice related services; Provide effective people management.