Director: Legal and Investigations Services REF NO: Q9/2026/41 at Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB/ B. Proc. Degree (NQF7) as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Driver’s license. Admitted Attorney/Advocate with relevant experience as a practicing Attorney or Advocate.
• Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of the IPID Act, PFMA and other relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service, including knowledge of corporate and administrative law. Litigation experience in dealing with corruption/systemic corruption matters. Experience in drafting of legislation, sub-ordinate legislation and/or investigations and Standard Operating Procedures. Understanding of the key priorities of government. Knowledge of South African law and civil procedures.
• Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Analytical thinking. Planning and organizing. Problem solving and decision making skills. Innovation and creative. Legal court administration skills. Project management skills. Strategic planning skills. Ability to Interpret law. Communication (Written and verbal) skills. Report writing skills. The ability to interpret and research the law. Project Management skills. Negotiation skills. Honesty and integrity. Change Management skills. Computer literacy, Financial management skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Ability to work under pressure. 

DUTIES :

• Strategic leadership and Planning: Provide strategic direction for the Legal and Investigation Advisory Services unit. Identify priority areas and formulate objectives and the department’s strategic goals. Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the component against operational objectives.
• Legal Policy Development and Governance: Establish, review, and maintain legal policies, systems and processes in line with applicable regulations and best practice. Direct the implementation of legal procedures, systems and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency. Draft Practice notes and directives to guide legal and investigative practices.
• Legal Advisory and Legislative Support: Review and provide legal opinions, advice, correspondence to ensure quality control and compliance with legislation, regulations, and departmental policies. Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on draft legislation and regulatory frameworks. Ensure alignment of legal advice with departmental and national legal standards.
• Investigative legal Oversight: Direct and manage processing of applications for policy powers in accordance with legal mandates. Oversee and manage administrative appeals, ensuring procedural fairness and legal compliance. Provide legal oversight and guidance on investigations, ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical practices. Oversee, manage and enhance the processing of PAIA requests within 30 days of receipt.
• Legal Capacity and Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct workshops and training sessions on legal practice notes and directives. Promote legal awareness and understanding across the department and among stakeholders. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective legal advisory support.