Research Adviser (Legal) KwaZulu Natal at Affirmative Portfolios

Role and Responsibilities

• Editing and vetting of research reports
• Ensure that research reports are compliant with the restitution
• Act/Timeous feedback to restitution co-ordinators on the quality of the research reports/
• Capacitation of research coordinators in the drafting of research reports
• Ensure that correct and appropriate annexures are attached to report

STAKE HOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Drafting legal opinions/Drafting of section (11) notices/Drafting of section 11 or drafting of 11 a (4) notices and or dismissal letters/Drafting of referral notices and memorandum in terms of section

 MANAGE DISMISSAL PROCESSES

• Prepare dismissal memorandum for the RLCC/Serve 1st Letter to claimants/Compile representation by claimants to RLCC/Serve 2nd letter to claimants
• Report to research Manager
• Compile Project plans/Compile weekly/monthly/Quarterly/annual reports

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate graduate/post-graduate law qualification as recognized by SAQA (NQF Level 8)
• Admission as an advocate or attorney in High Court of South Africa will be an added advantage and a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience of working in the legal profession 

EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Proven understanding of project management systems
• Understanding of project management systems
• Understanding of land data such as cadastral data property descriptions deeds information and the ability to read maps
• Knowledge of M&E and statistical analysis
• Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc)
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word, etc)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Presentation skills development of material and delivery of content
• People management to obtain the necessary inputs and effectively communicate the outcomes in a constructive manner
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the restitution of land Rights Act No 22 of 1994
• Ability to property interpreted the law as anticipated by restitution
• Understanding and knowledge of the constitution of South Africa 1996
• The Successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the legislative mandate of commissions,
• The relevant Government policies and legislation impacting on the commission and its relationship with department provincial government and other stakeholders
   

DURATION -3 YEARS CONTRACT