Head: Civil Litigation X1 (Permanent)
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Job description
Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Strategic support. Lead case assessment. Case oversight. Civil litigation advisory service oversight. Stakeholder engagement. Financial management. Staff management.
Technical skills: Very strong litigation skills. Communication skills (Oral and written). Negotiation skills. Interpersonal skills. Analytical skills. Presentation skills. Decision making.
Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Excellent knowledge of principles of civil law. Excellent knowledge of the rules of court. Sound knowledge of Supply chain management principles. Knowledge of National treasury directives. Knowledge of Applicable legislation. Attention to detail. Commitment. Leadership capability. Planning and organising. Results oriented. Persuasive. Integrity.
Minimum requirements
Minimum qualification and experience: LLB Degree and an Admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. Six to eight years’ post-admission work experience as an Advocate or Attorney within a Civil Litigation function, of which four years must have been at a senior management level.
PLEASE NOTE:
· The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
· The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
· Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.
· All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with the Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy, and a favourable end report is essential.
· Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
· Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
· POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for any purpose other than for the purpose it was intended.
· The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from the designated group, in particular Africans, Coloureds and People with Disabilities (PWD), in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
· The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
· The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.
· Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.