Purpose of the Role<\/p>\n
\tTo provide a comprehensive legal advisory service to the National Treasury and the Minister of Finance, through the management of litigation, attending to contracts and other legal instruments and furnishing legal advice.<\/p>\n
Qualification\/s Requirements<\/p>\n
\tA Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum LLB degree or equivalent four-year Bachelor\u2019s. degree (equivalent to NQF level 8) in law;
\n\tAdmission as an Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court;\u00a0
\n\tA minimum 4 years\u2019 experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in a legal environment with specific reference to litigation and administrative law;
\n\tKnowledge of International, Constitutional and Administrative law and also interpretation of Statutes; and
\n\tLegal interpretation and drafting skills.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas<\/p>\n
Manage the drafting, vetting and negotiation of contracts and other legal instruments:<\/p>\n
\tConsult with clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters;
\n\tNegotiate contracts and other legal instruments in accordance with the client\u2019s requirements to the extent permissible in law;
\n\tDraft and vet contracts in accordance with client\u2019s requirements to the extent permissible in law;
\n\tImplement procedural improvements in the compilation of contracts; and
\n\tRecord all new instructions accurately and ensure that all records are complete, accurate and easily accessible.<\/p>\n
Manage litigation on behalf of the Minister of Finance and National Treasury:<\/p>\n
\tConsult and liaise both internally and externally with stakeholders on litigation matters;
\n\tExecute referrals and handling of litigation matters by the State Attorney;
\n\tAssist with the preparation process of all Court cases and Tribunals;
\n\tInvestigate all claims and litigate, if necessary, related matters within the area of responsibility;
\n\tProvide custody of all relevant documents and pleadings, including but not limited to summonses, instructions to attorneys, experts and trials;
\n\tEnsure that where external resources are utilised the scope and costs have been approved by the Chief Director and the resources are managed in line with the agreed quality, milestones, deadlines and budget;
\n\tPrepare legal pleadings, motions, etc;
\n\tRepresent clients at appropriate Forums; and
\n\tProvide support to the Directors on litigation matters.<\/p>\n
Provide legal advice:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse specific legal problems and assist in the development of legally sound and responsive solutions and strategies;
\n\tPerform legal and\/or factual research and investigations as specifically assigned, analyse data and recommend courses of action, as appropriate;
\n\tFurnish legal advice on legal matters relating to the National Treasury\u2019s mandate; and
\n\tAssist with responses to Public Protector, commissions of enquiry, oversight bodies, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Manage the operations, systems and processes of the Directorate:<\/p>\n
\tImplement and manage service delivery standards;
\n\tDevelop and maintain effective and efficient systems to address internal and external risks; and
\n\tProvide inputs on legal reports, correspondence and other documents emanating from the Chief Directorate.<\/p>\n
Salary: R896,436.00 – R1 055,958.00\u00a0per annum (All-Incl.)<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.treasury.gov.za ) or<\/p>\n
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