The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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A Grade 12 certificate, LLB degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years’ post qualification experience, 5 years of which should be in middle management in negotiating, drafting and vetting of contractual instruments in the public sector context including, without limitation, contracts for the procurement of goods and services, memoranda of understanding and service level agreements.
Applicants must be admitted as Attorneys with the right of appearance in the High Court or Advocates who have served pupillage. A driver’s licence is an inherent requirement (with exception for persons with disabilities).
Knowledge of the public sector regulatory framework, especially the public sector Supply Chain Management regulatory framework, is essential. Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power-Point). Ability to work independently and under pressure. Planning and organizing skills. Analytical legal thinking. Strong leadership, people and general management skills.
Duties :
The incumbent will be responsible for the management of all processes pertaining to negotiating, drafting and vetting of all contractual instruments for the department. Managing litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution processes such as Mediation and Arbitration by and against the department pertaining to contractual disputes, including supply chain management processes.
Providing legal advice and legal opinions on contractual matters. Liaising with the State Attorney’s office and other stakeholders in protecting the interest of the Department in contractual disputes. Obtain adequate information on contractual litigation matters and draft comprehensive briefs for Counsel.
Coordinate affidavits and ensure that affidavits are correct and complete. Facilitate consultations with stakeholders in the course of litigation matters and especially during preparation for trial.
Effectively manage human and financial resources in compliance with the applicable regulatory framework. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports and ensure timeous submission thereof in compliance with the applicable requirements.
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