State Law Advisor: Corporate Legal Advisory Services Ref No. DOTP 55/2023 at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements  

•  LLB-Degree (Law or equivalent legal qualification) with admission as an Advocate or Attorney;
• LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience in a legal practice or legal department in the public or private sector;
• LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience in a legal practice or legal department in the public or private sector.

Recommendation    

• Experience in forensic investigations at manager level or criminal prosecutions or a related field; Experience in at least two of the following fields of specialisation, with a demonstrable interest in remaining fields: Criminal Law and Procedure; Law of Evidence; Constitutional Law; Labour Law; Administrative Law. Legal drafting experience. Experience in presenting evidence and admissibility requirements; and a keen interest in forensic investigations and fact-finding. A valid code B drivers’ license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, is encouraged to apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Forensic Services Methodology and Strategy: develop the legal risk, quality assurance and improvement programme to enhance knowledge of legislation, prescripts and legal precedents applicable to investigations. Legal advisory: Provide legal advice on legal issues or risks identified during forensic investigations. Quality assurance: quality assure forensic investigation reports from a factual, evidentiary and legal perspective. Institutional knowledge management: keep abreast of the law and precedents and capacity building of broader team.

Competencies    A firm understanding of the legislation relating to Public Service, Public Finance and supply chain, Protected Disclosures and Protection of Personal Information. Skills needed: Communication (Written and verbal); Ethical Research and legal; Innovative problem-solving; Analytical; Presentation; Conflict resolution; Negotiation; Organising; Planning; Interpersonal; Computer literacy.