State Attorney at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 6 years’ experience at a senior managerial level; Admission as an Attorney; Administrative experience.
• Skills and competencies: Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Technical expertise; Strategic leadership capability; Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making; Entrepreneurial and business capability; Project management; Customer service orientation; People development and empowerment; Participative leadership and teamwork; Ability to work under pressure; Research and development expertise; Strategic change management; Honesty and integrity; Interpersonal relations and conflict management. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of the strategic and annual performance plans; Manage and facilitate the provision of representation of government on all legal and litigation matters including debt collection; Manage and facilitate the provision of conveyancing and notarial services; Manage and facilitate drafting and provision of legal opinions and contracts; Comply with all standards and directives by the Solicitor-General; Provide effective people management.