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LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS (MR-5) REF NO: DHET111/05/2023 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R420 642 – R1 005 801 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate LLB degree; admission as an advocate or attorney (preferably but not a requirement); A minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification legal experience and appropriate knowledge in the following legal administration spheres: constitutional law, administrative law, interpretation of statutes, the law of contract, civil procedure, labour law, law of evidence law of delict, commercial transactions law, post-school education and training laws. Knowledge of: The public sector and its legislative and regulatory framework; Department’s process and procedures, initiatives, and strategic objectives. Proven ability to provide legal advice at the senior level and interact at a high-profile level; legislation and contract drafting; ability to liaise with diverse audience range on behalf of the Department; excellent report-writing and presentation skills, both verbal and written; excellent communication and information management skills; proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, customer focus and responsiveness; developing others; managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; planning and organising. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES: Provide advisory services to the Department; develop plans and strategic interventions related to the implementation of relevant post-school education and training legislation; draft legal documents, memoranda report, government notices, submissions, and reports; analyse legislation and provide recommendations for appropriate interventions; support Senior Legal Administration Officer in drafting key documents relating to the implementation of Department’s legislation and policies; draft responses to Parliamentary questions; drafting and vetting of agreements; provide litigation support in all cases involving the Department.
ENQUIRIES: Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS (MR-5) REF NO: DHET112/05/2023 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R420 642 – R1 005 801 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate LLB degree; admission as an advocate or attorney (preferably but not a requirement); A minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification legal experience and appropriate knowledge in the following legal administration spheres: constitutional law, administrative law, interpretation of statutes, the law of contract, civil procedure, labour law, law of evidence law of delict, commercial transactions law, post-school education and training laws.
Knowledge of: The public sector and its legislative and regulatory framework; Department’s process and procedures, initiatives, and strategic objectives. Proven ability to provide legal advice at the senior level and interact at a high-profile level; legislation and contract drafting; ability to liaise with diverse audience range on behalf of the Department; excellent report-writing and presentation skills, both verbal and written; excellent communication and information management skills; proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, customer focus and responsiveness; developing others; managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; planning and organising. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES: Provide advisory services to the Department; develop plans and strategic interventions related to the implementation of relevant post-school education and training legislation; draft legal documents, memoranda report, government notices, submissions, and reports; analyse legislation and provide recommendations for appropriate interventions; support Senior Legal Administration Officer in drafting key documents relating to the implementation of Department’s legislation and policies; draft responses to Parliamentary questions; drafting and vetting of agreements; provide litigation support in all cases involving the Department.
ENQUIRIES: Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR5) REF NO: DHET113/05/2023
SALARY: R420 642 – R1 005 801 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate LLB degree; admission as an advocate or attorney (preferably but not a requirement); A minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification legal experience and appropriate knowledge in the following legal administration spheres: constitutional law, administrative law, interpretation of statutes, the law of contract, civil procedure, labour law, law of evidence law of delict, commercial transactions law, post-school education and training laws.
Experience in governance, risk and/or compliance in the private or public sector. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the law and Government prescripts in the PSET sector. Proven ability to provide legal advice at the senior level and interact at a high-profile level; legislation and contract drafting; ability to liaise with diverse audience range on behalf of the Department; Strong analytical skills, Communication skills (verbal and written), Conflict management, Planning and organizing, problem-solving, Computer literacy and Report writing. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES: Assist the National Skills Fund with drafting submissions for approval by the Senior Management, the Director-General, and the Minister. Reviews key business activities to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and regulations. Ensures compliance with risk management policies, procedures, and systems. Ensures high-risk compliance and governance areas are proactively identified and mitigated. Develop an internal control register to mitigate possible risks and create awareness. Examine, evaluate, report and recommends improvements in the effectiveness of risk processes. Compile reports on the results of the internal audit process and report to the audit committee on audit findings and recommendations to ensure informed decision-making in audit-related matters.
Provision of legal services support. Provide the evidence to formulate a defence or to initiate legal actions. Prepare legal opinions for committee consideration. Conducting legal research and providing legal advice including drafting legal opinions. Attending to enquiries and/or correspondence. Providing written and verbal opinions on a variety of matters pertaining to the NSF. Coordinate the management of litigation between legal advisors, external attorneys, and advocates to ensure high standards of representation of legal matters. Conduct an analysis of the legal framework to stipulate the requirements of the contract. Always adhere to the values of the NSF. Actively participate in all meetings as required. Operate within the policies, procedures, and rules of the NSF.
Assist colleagues as required. This position requires a dynamic hardworking individual with deep knowledge of legislative frameworks, policies and procedures that govern the public sector, as well as practical experience in providing legal services, risk management, compliance services and governance services. Further skills and competency requirements relate to applied strategic thinking, applying technology, budgeting and financial management, excellent written and verbal communication, information management, continuous improvement, diversity management, managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems, good planning and organizing, problem-solving and decision making, project management, team player, creative thinking, decision making, problem analysis, negotiation, quality management, computer skills; research and policy formulation skills; presentation skills; analytical.
The incumbent must be service delivery orientated, customer-focused, maintain integrity and be able to work in a team environment. Good knowledge of the post-school education and training system will be an added advantage. Good computer skills and a valid driver’s license are requirements. Candidates must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meeting deadlines within tight timeframes. Candidates must be confident, trustworthy, accurate and adaptable, and must have integrity. The successful candidate will have to annually disclose his/her financial interests.
ENQUIRIES: Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105
Winning Form | General Assistant X10
APPLICATIONS: DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2) copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s licence, and any other document (where required).
CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2023
NOTE: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the preentry certificate and submission thereof.
For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization.
