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 LLB Degree or recognised 4-year legal qualification;
Five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Admission as an Advocate;
Knowledge of Foundations of South African law, South African private law, Constitutional law, Criminal law, Intellectual property, Evidence and African Customary Law, Muslim Personal Law, Private International Law, Children’s Act,
The Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, Maintenance Act, reciprocal enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, Child Care Act, Extensive knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children;
Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract;
Knowledge of the Constitution, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge and experience in office administration;
A valid driver’s licence.
Skills and Competencies:
Good communication skills (verbal and writing);
Litigation and Advocacy skills;
Research, investigation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills;
Attention to detail; Diversity management; Dispute and Conflict resolution skills; Computer literacy;
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