Career Opportunities at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a relevant 3-year tertiary (NQF Level 7) academic qualification, specialisation in management science, strategic studies or monitoring and evaluation.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience in Strategic Management at Middle Management level (of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director/level 9/10 or equivalent), with specific experience relevant to quarterly and annual performance reporting, analyses and monitoring and evaluation of financial and non-financial performance information on Headquarter/Corporate level (Service/Divisional or equivalent).

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Analyse policy development and advice on corporate level performance management: The departmental policy development and analyse in the provision of advice on corporate level performance management to decision-making bodies. This entails, amongst others, the detailed analysis of financial and non-financial programme and sub programme performance trends.
• Develop corporate guidelines and instructions on performance management iro monitoring and evaluation: The development of corporate guidelines and instructions on departmental performance management relating to effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of performance information, concurrent with the Regulatory Framework in terms of performance reports.
• Prepare/compile corporate performance management reports: Ensure the Department’s adherence to statutory responsibilities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury and Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation prescripts through the preparation and compilation of corporate performance management reports on performance against plan, which gives direction to the development of analytical reports and presentations for Parliamentary Oversight committees and Political principals.
• Perform DOD external performance assessments: Perform and manage external departmental performance assessments when required and act as the nodal point for management information requirements on departmental performance. Coordinate performance information audit enquiries with internal and external assurance providers and ensure the implementation of action plans, the monitoring thereof and regular status reports to higher authority.
• Manage support functions of the Directorate: Provide a Directorate support function through effective business/operational performance planning and reporting as well as the management of procurement with the Directorate and ensure sound corporate governance mechanisms for the Directorate. Contribute to building a reliable, outcomes focussed high performance team. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB plus at least 8 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification. The salary at appointment will be determined in accordance with OSD determination. Drafting and/or vetting of contracts. Post grad qualification in contracts. 

DUTIES :

• Provide legal advice/opinions with regard to contracts (level 0 and 1). Research legal prescripts for inclusion in contacts, e.g. Act of Parliament Regulations, provincial legislation, judgements of the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, Division of the High Court, specific Courts such as the Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, etc; academic material such as legal text book, articles, etc. Provide drafting support iro contracts. Research new legal developments in various fields of law to determine whether they have an impact on draft contracts.
• Provide negotiation support iro contracts, liaise with external entities, such as the State Attorney, State law advisors to provide legal opinion regarding areas of concern or as per request of the client. Provide general legal support and advice to clients on dysfunctional aspects of various areas of law that are not provided by the other sub-sections of DLA or other Directorates in the DLSD.
• Provide supervisory and management functions to subordinates in the sub directorates. Manage all internal processes for the effective rendering of timely legal advice on aspects regarding contracts and dysfunctional issues.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB plus at least 8 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification.
• The salary at appointment will be determined in accordance with OSD determination. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is preferred. 

DUTIES :

• Provide sound legal advice/opinions on Legislation and International Instruments applicable to the DoD, such as Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). Draft and review legislation and subordinate legislation of the DoD.
• Maintain and monitor the DoD Legislative Programme. Keep record of all matters relating to the DoD Legislative programme.
• Obtain and collate inputs from stakeholders regarding the DoD Legislative Programme. Efficiently carry out legislative functions and manage processes in respect of legislation.
• Draft all legislative documents, such as Cabinet Memo’s and documents required by Parliament. Provide legal support to other sub-directorates and Director Legal Advice, as required. Attend consultations, meetings, legislative sittings and legislative forums in respect of legislative matters.
• Provide legal advice and inputs on legislative issues. Manage the Government Gazette publications of the DoD. Manage and direct the Sub-Directorate: Legislative Drafting and MoU. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB plus at least 14 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification. The salary at appointment will be determined in accordance with OSD determination. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is preferred.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate and manage litigation. This includes civil claims instituted against, or by the DoD. This inter alia includes the handling of letters of demand, summonses and notices of motion.
• Liaise with the State Attorney on the proposed handling and management of DoD litigation matters, including drafting of instructions to the State Attorney. Liaise with internal DoD stakeholders on litigation matters. Attend consultations with the State Attorney and/or Counsel.
• Draft submissions in the management of litigation, this includes drafting submissions to the Head of Department. Ensure sound litigation administration including the compiling of monthly litigation reports/statistics. Facilitate requests for legal representation by the State from DoD officials.
• Provide legal advice and support regarding the formulation of Departmental policies, to ensure the alignment of DoD policies with national legislation and/or with other prescripts.
• Facilitate the resolution of legal disputes regarding the interpretation or implementation of DoD policies. Provide sound legal advice/opinion on policy issues. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB (NQF Level 6) plus at least 14 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification. The salary at appointment will be determined in accordance with OSD determination.
• Special requirements (skills needed): Extensive labour law background. Labour/Industrial relations background. MLP or other relevant experience for at least 2 years. Experience of handling of labour disputes. Background if industrial relations. Public service and military

DUTIES :

• Provide legal support with regard to formulation of policies, DODIs, DODDs and JDPs. Ensure alignment of DoD policies with national legislation and other prescripts. Facilitate resolution of legal disputes with regard to the interpretation or implementation of contracts.
• Process of providing specialist HR Legal Advice. To represent and or facilitate representation of the Department in PSCBC, GPSSBC, CCMA, MBC and MBA matters. To instruct, liaise and assist the Office of the State Attorney in labour litigation where the DOD is involved.
• To develop and maintain an effective and efficient system of liaising with relevant internal and external role players to ensure effective HR Legal advice.
• Draft, review and provide written legal advice on DOD related MOUs and other international legal documents, which entails conducting written legal opinions on the legality of MOU, provide negotiation support to DOD when required. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and Secretarial Diploma with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years relevant experience in rendering a support service to senior management. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be required to perform the following core functions: Provide secretarial/receptionist support service and clerical support to the Director e.g. Receives telephone calls, performs advanced typing work, records the engagements of the Director, coordinates with and advises the Director regarding engagements.
• Renders administrative support services e.g. Co-ordinates logistical arrangements for meetings when required. Supports the Director with administrative of the manager’s budget.
• Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
• Continuously remains up to date wrt the policies and procedures applicable to the work environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director. Remains abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director.