Vacancies Available at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree; Knowledge of South African Legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organ of State Act, the Prescription Act, the State Attorney Act;
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and State Liability Act.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills; Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written and verbal). 

DUTIES :

• Implementation of national policy framework and regulations on District Court Management System;
• Conduct research on District Court Management System, collate and analyse information and report on findings;
• Implement initiatives and programmes on District Court Management System; Provide effective people management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. At least 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge of South African Legal System, Legal practices and related spheres within specific reference to civil litigation and the Law of Contract. Knowledge of the Constitution, 1996, The Institution of Legal proceedings against certain organs of State Act, 2002, The Prescription Act, 1969, The State Attorney Act, 1957, The Public Finance Management Act, The Treasury Regulations, and the State Liability Act, 1957.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills; Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written and verbal). 

DUTIES :

• Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand.
• Draft legal opinions on departmental matters.
• Facilitate the implementation of legislation.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA; 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; A Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations; Experience in the functional fields of the services provided by the Masters of the High Court and master’s environment including Guardian’s Fund; Understanding of Administration of Deceased & Insolvent Estates, Curatorship’s and Trusts.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Planning, organizing and analytical skills; People development and empowerment; Strategic and conceptual orientation; Problem solving and decision-making skills; Communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Supervise and manage the administration of guardian funds, administration of deceased estate, insolvent estates, trust and curatorship as well as service points operations.
• Monitor and review all legal and administrative operations at the Office of the Master of the High Court; Monitor all the functions within the office and contribute towards the strategic objectives of both the master’s Branch as well as the Department; Provide effective and efficient delivery of services, financial and human resource management within the Office of the Master; Draft legal documents that provide clear justification; Mediate and conciliate disputes by advising on the outcome of its resolution. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA; Admission as an Attorney or Advocate; At least 5 years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Experience in Legal research or other appropriate experience. Knowledge of Public Finance Act; Knowledge of relevant prescripts, Act and regulations within the Justice and constitutional Development Area; Knowledge of Human Rights developments, frameworks and policies; Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa;
• Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking applying technology, budget and financial management, communication and Information Management, continuous improvement, citizen focus and responsiveness, developing others, diversity Management; impact and influence, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and resolving problems, networking and building bonds, planning and organizing, project Management. 

DUTIES :

• Conduct research and provide information relating to the implementation of Constitutional Programmers and legislative reform. Monitor and evaluate the impact of key constitutional legislations: promotion of access to information act 2 of 2000, the promotion of equality and prevention of unfair discrimination Act 4 of 2000 and the promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.
• Collect data and information, analyze and translate information into knowledge for planning and decision making to support the management of secretarial, legal and administrative duties for the Equality Review Committee (ERC). Generic management function. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a criminal justice system.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of policy design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and interpretation of statues;
• Skills and Competencies: Interpretation of statues. Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the Integrated Criminal Justice Services strategy; Facilitate Legislative reform; Use the 7-point plan to coordinate and manage Domestic Stability; Facilitate communication and Public Awareness sessions;
• Coordinate implementation of a victim centric Justice System; Coordinate Integrated Criminal Justice System activities;
• Facilitate modernization of the criminal justice system; Monitor and evaluate various ICJS initiatives; Conduct research on criminal justice system matters.
• Provide strategic management of human. financial and physical resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA.; A minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of Criminal, Civil, family cases, Constitutional law cases, courts operations and Interpretation of statutes;
• Skills and Competencies: Interpretation of statues. Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the provision of processes and systems for the establishment and management of quasi judiciary.
• Manage the provision of processes and systems for the establishment of special courts and tribunals.
• Provide strategic management of human. financial and physical resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA; 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial. Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act; Interpretation of statutes; Knowledge of Criminal, Civil and family cases; Knowledge of Constitutional law cases; Knowledge of courts operations.
• Skills and Competencies: Interpretation of statues. Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the implementation of policy framework and programmes in support of lower courts;
• Develop and monitor Regional Court processes and standard operating systems and procedures;
• Develop and monitor Regional Court and Small Claims Courts efficiency programmes and projects;
• Develop and monitor transcription support services for the Regional Courts;
• Provide strategic management of human. financial and physical resources.