POST : DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES
SALARY : R771 306 per annum (Level 13) All inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS
CENTRE : CHIEF DIRECTORATE: LAND RESTITUTION SUPPORT: LIMPOPO (Reference: S8/3/2013/761), MPUMALANGA (Reference: S8/3/2013/762) AND KWAZULU- NATAL (Reference: S8/3/2013/763)
REQUIREMENTS : * B Proc or LLB degree with appropriate legal experience in legal practice or legal department in a public or private sector. *3- 5 years managerial experience in restitution. *Knowledge of and implementation of PFMA and division of revenue expenditure. *Admission as an Attorney or advocate. *Demonstrate management potential. *Organizational skills. *Presentations Skills. *Report writing skills. *Ability to work under pressure and a willingness to travel. *A Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : *Monitor and ensure adherence to the prescribed legal procedure for the procession of Land Claims. *Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions. *Compile reports on claims and draft referral reports on claims on claims to the Land Claims Court. *Interact with the Land Claims Court on cases. *Set and manage legal entities. *Manage and co- ordinate litigation in which the office may be involved with. *Negotiate, formulate and draft or edit legal documents, such as contracts, affidavits, directives, etc. *Assist with the application and interpretation of all legislation especially that administered by or applicable to the Department and make presentations on such legislation. *Represent the Department at technical committee’s etc. *Assist the Legal officer and the Chief Director on Land Restitution Support in the performance of their functions. *Deal with non- complaint claims in terms of the Restitution Act. *Co- ordinate pre- trial conference and other meetings. *Draft standard legal documents and settlement agreements, e.g. notices, agreements. *Provide legal advices (Briefing and Counselling). *Manage direct access cases and review applications. *Ensure compliance to the Restitution of Land Rights Act. *Manage the transfer of properties and establishment of legal entities. *Produce required office management reports (Financial, operational and any other related reports). *Draft the legislation and other legal documents in respect of the Restitution Act. *Regulations and policies of the Commission. *Conduct research in respect of special projects such as expropriations and legislation emanating from land reforms components. *Attend community meetings and other operational meetings.
NOTE : Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance and the signing of performance
agreement
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Moemedi
Tell: (012) 312 9696
CLOSING DATE : 25 October 2013
IMPORTANT : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to 184 Jeff Masemola Street, (Formerly known as Jacob Mare) corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger streets, Pretoria, for the attention of: Human Resource Management.
