Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo provide Specialist Legal knowledge, advise and support on matters affecting business internally and externally, assist management by applying creative and contextual analyses and to identify risks by providing quality assurance across applicable areas. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tRelevant bachelor\u2019s degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Law or related field AND \u00a08 – 10 years’ experience in a Legal environment, of which 3 – 4 years at a junior specialist level.
\n\tAdmission as an attorney or advocate is a further requirement. \u00a0<\/p>\n
ALTERNATIVE #<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years in a Legal environment, of which 3 – 4 years at a junior specialist level\u00a0<\/p>\n
Minimum Functional Requirements<\/p>\n
\tExtensive knowledge of public sector governance, including an understanding of the roles and responsibilities assigned to government departments and agencies.
\n\tThorough grasp of applicable legal frameworks, such as legislation, regulations, and directives that impact IT operations and public procurement.
\n\tProficiency in organisational policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with both internal and external standards.
\n\tCapability to interpret and advise on administrative law, data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity laws relevant to the public sector.
\n\tStrong communication skills for effective and productive engagement with stakeholders, including a range of service providers, IT professionals, management, and external legal advisers.
\n\tAnalytical ability to evaluate legal risks and propose mitigation or practical solutions within the scope of IT projects and initiatives.
\n\tProvision of reliable guidance to Bid Specifications; Bid Evaluation as well as Bid Adjudication Committees.
\n\tCompetence in drafting legal opinions.
\n\tExperience in drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating IT-related contracts, including service level agreements and procurement documents.
\n\tExperience in litigation and dispute resolution support.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated area’s practice.
\n\tAssist with meetings and consultations with internal and external clients with regard to the finalisation of SARS legal documents and agreements.
\n\tConduct research to investigate the facts and legal implications of cases in order to make recommendations.
\n\tFinalise legal matters by identifying facts, accessing relevant sources, analysis, application, advice and implementation of the course of action.
\n\tPrepare and settle responses to complex correspondence\/ legal documents.
\n\tProvide written legal opinions and or advice to Senior and Executive Management on all legal issues, including untested and very complex issues.
\n\tProvide and oversee legal opinions to taxpayers \/ traders with regard to legislation enforced by SARS.
\n\tProvide independent written legal opinions and legal advice and support to Senior Management and Governance Committees on complex legal matters, in line with the applicable legal framework.
\n\tAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices. (I)
\n\tContribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans. (I)
\n\tDevelop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation. (I)
\n\tDraw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices. (I)
\n\tIntegrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes. (I)
\n\tOptimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain. (I)
\n\tPlan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence. (I)
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions. (I)
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation. (I)
\n\tTranslate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders. (I)<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tAttend to complex and resolution of urgent, contentious and\/or highly confidential ad hoc issues.
\n\tIdentify industry risks and provide quality assurance and advice\/ input to internal stakeholders on policy and strategic considerations informed by legislative compliance and corporate governance principles.
\n\tDevelop and \/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability. (I)<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)
\n\tProvide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise. (I)<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation. (I)<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tBuild and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions.
\n\tDeliver on service level agreements entered into with internal and external stakeholders, monitor feedback and adjust as required.
\n\tDevelop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional stakeholder service. (I)
\n\tParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management. (I)
\n\tProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tAccountability
\n\tConceptual Ability
\n\tOrganisational Awareness
\n\tTrust
\n\tRespect
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis
\n\tHonesty and Integrity
\n\tAttention to Detail
\n\tCommitment to Continuous Learning
\n\tExpertise in Context<\/p>\n
Technical competencies<\/p>\n
\tBusiness Knowledge
\n\tCorporate Legal Services Management
\n\tData Collection and Analysis
\n\tDecision Making & Problem Solving
\n\tEfficiency improvement
\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures
\n\tLegal Advisory & Interpretation
\n\tLegal Compliance
\n\tLegal Knowledge & Knowledge of Ethics
\n\tLegal Writing Skills
\n\tNegotiation Skills
\n\tReporting<\/p>\n
Deadline:5th May,2026<\/p>\n
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