REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Law, on NQF 7 level, as recognized by SAQA. Eight (8) year’s appropriate post
qualification legal experience in investigations/forensic investigations and litigation. Admission
as an Advocate or an Attorney will be regarded as an added advantage. A valid unendorsed
Driver’s License. Knowledge requirements: Expert understanding of Court processes,
Administrative and Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence. In depth knowledge of Law of Delict,
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Civil and General Litigation, the Public Finance Management Act, Criminal Law and the Criminal
Procedure Act. Knowledge of the South African legal system and the legal fraternity. Knowledge
of PAIA and POPI Acts. Knowledge of the IPID Act and Mandate. Skills and competencies:
Financial Management. Communication skills (Verbal and written) Strategic capability and
Leadership. Planning and organizing skills. Stakeholder Management. Interpersonal skills.
Legal interpretation on legislation, policies and procedures within the public service.
Presentation skills. Criminal procedure and practice Project management skills. Negotiation
skills. Litigation skills. Analytical skills. Conflict resolution skills. Research skills
DUTIES : Provide Legal Advice / Legal Opinions: Research the applicability of legal principles on legal
Opinion’ Higher legal position of the Opinion, Conduct research on applicable policy, legislation
or regulations and legal principles with legal Opinions. Formulate questions to be answered on
legal Opinions. Study and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinions. Provide
recommendation and conclusion within permissible legal prescripts, Consult client to verify
request for opinion and contents of the opinion upon finalisation. Liaise with stakeholders on
legal interventions. Draft and/or edit legal correspondence on all legal administrative enquiries.
Litigation management: Provide evidence in regard to possible settlement and negotiate
settlement with opponent. Prepare instruction State Attorney and make recommendations for
appointment of suitable Advocate to be appointed of suitable Advocate to be appointed if
necessary. Monitor the court case from the inception to its finality finalisation. Review all
pleadings at all stages for the court case as per court rules. Consult with the relevant line
function at each stage of the pleadings. Explore alternative dispute resolution options for each
court case and prepare an opinion on same. Ensure that the briefings are prepared and court
orders are implemented effectively. Determines the factual and legal situation on the case
brought forward. Establish if the Department should litigate or defend matter. Consult with the
relevant line function. Prepare brief advising the relevant authority seeking authority to institute
or defend the Departmental legal position. Drafting of Practice Notes: To conduct research on
criminal law matters. Conduct workshops on Practice Notes. Consider court judgements and
the implication thereof on Investigations. Management of PAIA applications: Consider the
legality of PAIA applications. Prepare monthly reports on PAIA applications. Consider the
provisions of the POPI Act. Liaise with stakeholders to obtain required information and
communicate with requesters on progress. Manage the Administration of the Unit: Provide
inputs into the strategic planning of the Directorate/Chief Directorate and execution of the
operational plan. Submit monthly and quarterly reports to the Director. Processing of
applications for Policing Powers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Ramafoko Tel No: (012) 399 0066
