Director: Legal and Litigation Advisory Services REF NO: Q9/2026/40 at Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB/ B. Proc. Degree (NQF7) as recognised by SAQA. 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Driver’s license. Admitted Attorney/Advocate with relevant experience as a practicing Attorney or Advocate. 3 years’ experience in the Civil and Labour relations environment.
• 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 criminal and civil matters especially corruption/systemic corruption matters. Advanced knowledge of the 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 thinking. Legal court administration skills. Project management skills. Strategic planning skills. Change management skills. Computer literacy. Ability to interpret the law. Written and verbal communication skills. Report writing skills. Negotiation skills. Research of the law. Honesty and integrity. Ability to work under pressure. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management skill. 

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic direction to the component: Provide inputs into Strategic planning of the Directorate and/or Chief Directorate. Identify priority areas and determine objectives and operational plans of the component, in line with the strategic plan of the Department. Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the component according to the objectives determined in the operational plan.
• Policy and systems Development: Establish, evaluate and maintain policies, systems and processes in line with regulations and best practices principles. Direct the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls.
• Provide Legal Advisory and Compliance Services: Review and /or provide legal opinions, advice, correspondence to ensure quality control and compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and standards. Provide input and/or make recommendations based on research findings on draft legislation.
• Legal Services Management: Direct and manage administrative appeals. Direct and manage the provision of core legal advice and services. To coordinate and manage civil, labour and arbitration litigation matters. Advise if the department should litigate or defend the department after ascertaining the facts for matter referred to the unit.
• Contract and Risk Management: Provide contract management service, review, develop service level agreements and associated correspondence to ensure quality control and compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards.