Jobs at Department of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of four-year degree (LLB) with at least 8 years appropriate post-qualification legal experience or 8 years’ experience as an in-house legal advisor or legal/contract administrator, Willingness to travel on an ad hoc basis and adapt to a work schedule in accordance with professional requirements, A valid driver’s licence. Admission as attorney or Advocate of the high court and supervisory/management experience will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge: Specialized knowledge of law of contracts, general administration of contracts and litigation within an organizational context, Legal research and professional legal assistance, In-depth knowledge of the Framework for Supply Chain Management [Regulations in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (PFMA)], Code of Conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioners, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000), the State Information Technology Agency Act, 1998 (Act No. 88 of 1998), the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994), Public Service Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Skills: Thorough and proven legal drafting, communication and presentation skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving, Language proficiency, Maintenance of confidentiality of information, Computer literacy, Relationship management, Decision-making skills, Interpersonal and diplomacy, Motivational, Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration skills. 

DUTIES :

• Management of the provision of general legal advisory support services to the department and Ministry. Management of all litigious matters for and against the Department and Ministry. Management of the legal advisory services on the drafting, vetting and amendment of contracts. Oversee the exploration of efficiency measures introduced.
• Provide general legal opinions to line function. Liaise with the office of the state attorney and consult, provide instructions, facilitate the compilation of documents in litigation cases. Consult with line function and take instructions. Management of litigation and debt files. Attend to PAIA and PAJA requests from line function. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Commerce / Real Estate / Project Management / Business Administration / Asset Management / Built Environment or equivalent qualification. Appropriate relevant years of experience in Property Management /Immovable Asset Register Management. Experience in State land administration and verification of immovable assets (land and buildings) or related. Effective communication skills. Good report writing skills. Computer literacy. Negotiation Skills. Decision Making Skills. Excellent Interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, high level of reliability and deadline driven. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Conduct and administer physical verification of immovable assets in line with IAR verification support tools and GIAMA. Identify and record improvements to state property in IAR. Participate in the vesting of land parcels and endorsements of Title Deeds. Provide admin support for Immovable Asset Register projects. Ensure the safekeeping of all project documentation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Real Estate Management / Property Law / Law Degree or related qualification. Appropriate relevant years of experience in the field. A driver’s license. Knowledge and application of Public Finance Management Act, Property economics, Property Law, Treasury Regulations, the Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act and Government Immovable Asset Management Act. Skills: Good interpersonal skills. Communication skills, analytical thinking, organizing and planning skills. Client orientated, ability to work under stressful conditions. 

DUTIES :

• Provide administration support to achieve an optimal utilization of State properties. Administer cost determinations and verifications. Liaise with clients to determine their property related requirements or specifications and reserve properties according to client requirements. Provide administrative support on property related contracts and agreements. Facilitate the implementation of the conditions of lease agreements, particularly with regards to contract milestones. Track payments and deadlines and arrange recoveries based on instructions received from legal services or state attorneys. Investigate the utilization of state properties. Undertake site visits and conditions surveys to determine utilization potentials. Process the registration of servitudes over state owned land. Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status. Facilitate contractor meetings and prepare all documentation to resolve dispute.