The Johannesburg Roads Agency (Pty) Ltd commenced its business on the 1st January 2001 with the City of Johannesburg being the sole shareholder. The JRA’s core competencies are the planning, design, construction, operation, control, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the roads and stormwater infrastructure in the City of Johannesburg. The main responsibili...
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Officer: Litigation(12 Months Fixed Term Contract) (REF: 15/2024/43)
Effective administrative support to the litigation unit.
Liaise with user departments to prepare for consultations.
Liaise with user-departments when Summons or Letters of Demand have been received by JRA to collect necessary information in preparation of consultation.
Meetings under the supervision of the Assistant Manager: Litigation.
Schedule and Arrange consultation meetings i.e. organize venues and take minutes during consultation meetings.
Prepare responses to correspondence i.e. letters of demand and enquiries from Statutory bodies e.g. Office of the Public Protector, South African Human Rights Council, Ombudsman, etc.
Prepare communications to internal and external stakeholders.
Financial administration, scrutinize invoices in liaison with Assistant Manager:
Litigations against work done and to check if correct rates /tariffs were used.
Maintain filing system by establishing and maintaining filing system and ensure accurate filing of all documentation in the unit.
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
Three-year Diploma in Law or NQF Level 6 equivalent
Three (3) years’ experience in either a Law Firm or as a Legal Advisor or Paralegal.