Senior Legal Administration Officer: Head Office at Limpopo Department of Education

key Performance Areas

• Conducting research on applicable policy legislation and legal principles with legal opinions and formulating questions to be answered on legal opinions Studying and citing relevant cases on aspects related to legal opinions Providing recommendations and conclusions within permissible legal prescripts Ascertaining whether legislation is in accordance with principle of drafting and interpretation of statute Ascertaining that the intentions of the department and its entities are reflected in proposed or amended bills Consulting with relevant line functions Providing evidence regarding possible settlement and negotiating settlements with opponents Preparing instructions for State Attorneys and making recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocates where necessary Monitoring court cases from inception to finalization Exploring alternative dispute resolution options for each court case Ensuring that briefings are prepared and court orders are implemented effectively Drafting verifying certifying and ensuring compliance with contracts Conducting research on applicable policy legislation or regulations to be followed Liaising with all stakeholders involved in the contract and negotiating on final control measures Compilation and submission of monthly and quarterly reports

Prerequisites

• A relevant NQF Level Seven qualification in Law as recognized by SAQA Five years experience of which three years must be as Assistant Director equivalent within related field A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage Valid drivers license except for people with disability

Person Profile

• Competencies Knowledge Management Problem Solving and analysis Program Project Management Change Management Financial Management Diversity management Client orientation Customer focus Communication Knowledge Skills Knowledge of legislation policies and procedures Knowledge of Civil Procedure High court and magistrate court rules Knowledge of Contracts Good verbal and communication skills Functional computer literacy