Director: Legal Services: Head Office at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the SAC
• Salary Level: 13
• Salary: R1266714 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum
• Reference No: DSAC 2025/01

Key Performance Areas

• Provide leadership and strategic direction in the directorate: Align the information management and information technology strategy with the strategic direction, management plans and business processes of the department, monitor and ensure the implementation of the strategic plans, align individual performance to the strategic business objectives of the sub-directorate. implement and report on strategic frameworks in functional responsibility, monitor the attainability & sustainability of performance standards as per departmental objectives and oversee the development of Operational Plans to give strategic direction to the sub-directorate by managing & coordinating the activities. 
• Provide legal advice and assistance in the department: Ensure a well-coordinated labour litigation service, arbitration and labour court matters, conduct research on legal matters, consult with Executive Authorities to obtain relevant information for the purpose of legal assistance, interpret laws and policies on behalf of the Department, draft, edit ,amend legal documents and assist with the preparation of other documents with legal bearing e.g. tender documents, provide legal inputs concerning policy formulation and implementation and serve on task teams/working groups from a legal point of view. Draft and review legislation to ensure alignment with departmental and governmental outcomes and priorities. 
• Drafting or editing international agreements and other legal contracts and documents: Manage legal instruction, ensure drafting and editing of labour contracts for the provincial administration, ensure consultation within the department and submission of well researched legal documents and ensure that the Department’s interest is considered and protected when entering into contracts with national or international third parties and in policies and legislation. 
• Manage resources (physical, human and finance): Ensure proper implementation of budget, ensure that preparations of budget are in line with strategic plans, & department objectives, monitor and report on the utilization of equipment, evaluate and monitor performance of employees, ensure capacity and development of staff, manage discipline in the workplace and enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.

Prerequisites

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Law as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle / Senior Management level in Legal services. SMS pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate upon appointment. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the public services, Knowledge of the South African Constitutional Law and comparative legal systems, administrative law, interpretation of statutes, public sector legislation and regulations (including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations, Municipal Systems/ Structures Act), commercial law, law of contract, legislative drafting, good Communication skills, report writing skills, facilitation skills, co-ordination skills, liaison skills, networking, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, analytical skills, change and knowledge management, planning and organising skills, people Management, financial Management, problem Solving, Legal interpretation, time Management, team player, strategic planning, policy analysis and development