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  • Posted: Oct 17, 2023
    Deadline: Nov 3, 2023
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  • The DOD has a number of Services and Divisions: the Services are the SA Army, SA Air Force, SA Navy and SA Military Health Service. There are also a number of Divisions responsible for HR, Supply Chain Management, Finances and Command and Management Information Systems (CMIS).
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    Legal Advisor REF NO: MO/02/37/23/02

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7) in LLB or Equivalent Legal Qualification.
    • A relevant postgraduate qualification or admission as an attorney or advocate will be an added advantage.
    • At least five (5) years’ experience as a legal advisor or in a legal advisory role in the public sector or similar environment.

    Special Requirements (Skills needed):

    • The position requires experience in providing professional, credible and quality-assured legal services. Knowledge of and experience in the relevant branches of the Law such as constitutional law, administrative law, interpretation of statutes, defence legislation, labour law, Law of Contract, etc. Experience in drafting of legal opinions, contracts, Memorandum of Agreements (MoA’s), Memorandum of Understandings (MoU’s), Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) etc.
    • Knowledge of and experience with the Promotion of Access to Information Act, (Act No.2 of 2000).
    • Experience with Alternative dispute resolution processes.
    • Knowledge and experience with litigation processes and procedures.
    • Knowledge of and experience with legal compliance and organisational governance.
    • Knowledge of and experience with Labour Relations disputes. Proven ability to analyse complex legal issues, think critically, and provide practical recommendations.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and promote legal understanding within the defence environment.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). A valid driver’s license.

     
    DUTIES :

    • The successful candidate will be reporting to the Director Legal Services, Providing legal advice and guidance to the Office governance structures and members of management, including the review of investigation reports.
    • Manage litigation and disputes involving the Office.
    • Draft and vetting legal contracts, MOU’s, MOA’s, SLA.s, and assess the risks and benefits to the Office, conduct legal analysis and research with regard to Investigation reports and legal matters pertaining to the Office.
    • Maintain a litigation and dispute register.
    • Ensure statutory compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, (Act No.2 of 2000).
    • Stay informed about relevant legal developments and changes in the Law, and advise the Director Legal Services accordingly.

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    Method of Application

    ENQUIRIES :

    • Pretoria:  Mr A.E. Abotsi Tel No: (012) 355 5050, Mr K.O. Nyamane Tel No: (012) 392-2778, Ms N. Bhengu Tel No: (012) 392 3110
    • Centurion: HR Ms J. Dicker/Ms N. Kitsile Tel No. (012) 676 3840/2.

    APPLICATIONS :

    • Pretoria:  Private Bag X137, Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception.
    • Centurion: Military Ombud, Private Bag X163 Centurion 0046, or may be hand-delivered to Block C4, 349 Witch Hazel Ave, Eco Origin, Highveld 0157

    Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.

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