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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An appropriate legal qualification (NQF 7 level) as recognized by SAQA;
5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a legislation development environment; Admitted as a Legal Practitioner;
Nyukela Certificate is required for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services from the National School of Government) (NSG);
Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks:
Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines,
Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act,
Government initiatives and decision;
Knowledge of legislative drafting, Law, Public Service and its governance,
Constitutional Law services and Criminal 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 skills; Honesty and integrity;