Website Telkom
Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. Telkom is a semi-privatised, 39% state-owned enterprise.
Core Description
Manage and handle all litigious matters/ claims for and against Telkom, and provide legal advice in the region in accordance with the Delegation of Authority. Manage the regional Legal Services section and its functions as well as matters handed over to the duly appointed attorneys in the region.
Job Responsibilities
Manage and handle all litigious matters/ claims for and against Telkom, and provide legal advice in the region in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.
Manage the regional Legal Services section and its functions as well as matters handed over to the duly appointed attorneys in the region.
Provide team leadership by providing targets and measures for productivity and increased revenue flow.
Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner.
Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance.
Enable employee satisfaction measures.
Motivate, lead, guide and mentor staff.
Set performance targets.
Implement Safety, Health and Environment Management (SHE) and ensure a conducive working environment.
Implement operational plan and deliverables.
Interpret divisional plan and formulate operational deliverables.
Provide input to business plan and budget.
Implement performance enhancements.
Drive implementation of solutions and organisational renewal.
Control cost and expenses against the operational budget (OPEX).
Core Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Legal Procedures; Employment Contract Law; Transport Code; Telkom Structure; Telecommunication Legislation; Civil/ Criminal Procedure; Telkom Procedures; Telkom Policies; Dispute Resolution Processes
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Decision Making; Conflict Management; Administration; Computer Applications; Negotiation Techniques; Problem Solving; Time Management; Lateral Thinking; Litigating Techniques
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Assertive; Patient; Dedicated; Innovative; Accurate; Calm; Business Orientated; Ethical; Persuasive; Trustworthy
Certifications
Admission as practicing Attorney or Advocate
Education
Relevant Degree (NQF7) in Law
Experience
5 Years relevant experience
Additional Information
Experience:
Relevant experience in a Legal environment.
Special Requirements
Physical Requirements
None
Key Stakeholders
Attorneys
Law Firms
Internal and External Customers/ Clients
Various BU’s as per Region
Apply via company website ( https://www.telkom.co.za ) or
jobs.telkom.co.za