Legal Administration Officer - Department of Correctional Services

POST 39/65: LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR 1-5) 

REF NO: HO 2022/10/40 (X2 POSTS)

Directorate: Legal Contract Management

DUTIES:

• Conduct research and provide sound legal opinions and advise the department and contract management structures in the department.
• Attend to vetting, editing and certification of contracts.
• Assist contract management structures/client directorates in the department with the implementation of penalty clauses in case of non-compliance with departmental contracts.
• Monitor departmental contracts. 
• Implement legal contracts management tools.
• Represent the department in dispute resolution structures.
• Manage contract-related litigation matters.
• Provide legal advice and support to management regarding interpretations, legal liability, exercising of power and other legal matters.
• Ensure the execution of judicial acts.
• Assist the department in developing sound policies, by vetting, editing policies and legal certification of policies.
• Ensure the execution of judicial acts (write-offs/ recoveries of debts and losses).

REQUIREMENTS:          

• LLB or (4) year recognized legal qualification with appropriate post-qualification legal experience as prescribed in the OSD for legally qualified professionals.
• Admitted Attorney/Advocate will be an advantage. 
• Computer literate. 
• Valid driver’s license.

Competencies and Attributes: 

• Sound knowledge of the South African legal system. 
• Understanding of the law of contract. 
• Legal research and drafting skills. 
• Report writing, analytical, communication and policy interpretation skills.
• Good negotiation and conflict management skills.

SALARY: R201 387 - R926 193 per annum, (Salary will be determined in accordance with the OSD requirements)

CENTRE: National Head Office, Pretoria

ENQUIRIES:

1. Mr Mokotjo TN Tel No: 012 307 2039
2. Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: 012 307 2079
3. Ms TP Baloyi Tel No: 012 305 8589 
4. Ms Khumalo NS Tel No: 012 307 2174.