Job Vacancies at Legal Aid South Africa

KEY OUTPUTS

• To assist in maintaining SYSPRO settings for users (granting user access).
• Provide functional support to all business process users.
• Print management reports on request.
• Assist users with SYSPRO queries.
• Assist in ensuring that all SYSPRO project goals are achieved within the project time frames and guidelines.
• Adhere to good governance of the project (e.g., ensuring the existence of appropriate structures, systems, approvals and delegation levels, documentation of processes, both technical and governance-related documents, filing of information, etc.).
• Provide technical support to both SYSPRO and eLAA integration.
• Oversee that all SYSPRO-related SLA contracts are renewed on time.
• Run daily, month-end and balancing of SYSPRO submodule.
• Reconcile the submodules’ balances and sending them to Finance Managers.
• Provide financial solutions/guidance and resolve variances that arise from the Finance section’s submodules.
• Monitor system performance and engage with external SYSPRO consultants.
• Add new and maintain GL Codes for the MIS section.
• Add new and maintain the Product class for the Debtors section.
• Add and maintain Asset accounts.
• Review, provide comments where applicable and compile monthly reports (Job Logging, Amendment Journal and Termination List from HR).
• Provide required data to both internal and external auditors.
• Ensure timely SYSPRO license renewal.
• Assist QA team when needed.

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KEY OUTPUTS

• To provide high-level system analysis, programming and related development solutions to Legal Aid SA end users in respect of business intelligence reporting, the core business application and web-based services.
• Interpret, specify and provide solutions to business and information needs in respect of system development.
• Produce functional and/or technical specifications based on determined user needs.
• Obtain sign-off from clients according to functional/technical specifications.
• Use industry-standard techniques and methodologies in acquiring client requirements.
• Ensure all functional/technical testing is carried out and a log of test results is maintained, in accordance with the Information Systems (IS) Software Change Management Policy.
• Integrate different systems, APIs and services to ensure seamless communication and data exchange.
• Design, implement and manage databases to store and retrieve data efficiently.
• Monitor, track and report on project progress.
• Liaise with various administrators to coordinate the tracking of incidents and change requests.
• Manage own development and efficiency in the IS environment.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line application support.
• Expected to work extended hours when the need arises.
• Maintain and update existing systems to ensure they remain secure, efficient and effective.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A recognised Grade 12 certificate plus a three (3) year Computer qualification obtained at a University/Technikon.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in the Information Technology field.
• 5 years or more in Microsoft.NET C# (ASP.NET, MVC, WCF, Windows Forms, etc.).
• 3 years or more in Design and Develop K2 workflows, SmartForms, Views and Smart Objects.
• 3 years or more in Experience with K2 Migration and Deployment Wizard.
• 2 years or more in SharePoint Development (SharePoint 2013 or higher).
• 2 years or more in Microsoft SQL 2014 or higher.
• Service excellence imperative.
• Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
• Complexity in coordinating across organisational levels.
• Networking with relevant stakeholders.
• Integration across all the business units.
• In-depth knowledge of systems programming and business processes.
• Ability to create and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and negotiate effectively for problem resolution.
• Highly motivated and dependable.
• Ability to work independently with minimal input/supervision.
• Ability to transfer skills.
• Effective working relationship with the IS team.
• Excellent analytical skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.

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KEY OUTPUTS

• Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
• Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
• Provide individual mentoring for and coaching of Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
• Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners daily.
• Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.
• Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at court.
• Assess the quality of Judicare work.
• Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation Partners.
• Legal representation in criminal matters.
• Ensure that the law library at the office is up-to-date and adequate.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• B Proc or LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney.
• At least seven (7) years of post-admission legal experience.
• Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent is preferable.
• Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
• Must be able to mentor and supervise.
• Legal representation and litigation skills.
• Human rights orientation.
• A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence is compulsory.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong research capabilities.
• Good administrative skills.
• Strong training and development skills.