Jobs Available at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or recognised four (4) year legal qualification; At least five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Admission as an Advocate.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication skills, both verbal and writing; Research, investigation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills and Diversity; Dispute and Conflict Resolutions Skills.  

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform all functions and duties of the Family Advocate in accordance with relevant legislation;
• Attend to Hague matters when delegated to do so; Endorse settlement agreements or commenting thereof;
• Institute and conduct enquiries to ascertain the best interest of children by means of ADR procedure;
• Attend to all relevant circuit courts within Western Cape.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Administration, Social Science, Political Science or Economic Sciences;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Parliamentary and Cabinet environment at management (Assistant Director) level; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, prescript; Knowledge of Ministry operations, Secretariat Processes, Government policies, Cabinet and Parliament proceedings, Interpretation of statues; functional areas covered by the Minister’s portfolio; Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Decision making; Planning and organising skills; Project management. 

 
DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor events in Parliament to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister; Monitor events in Cabinet to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister;
• Render an efficient and effective parliamentary service; Co-ordinate and control movements between the Pretoria and Cape Town Offices for Parliamentary sessions;
• Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly; Manage human, finance and other resources.