SOLICITOR-GENERAL REFERENCE NUMBER : 26/208/SG
(5 Year Fixed Term Contract)
SALARY :
R2 446 749 – R2 756 241 per annum (Level 16), (an all-inclusive
remuneration package)
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State
REQUIREMENTS :
An NQF Level 8 in Law or as recognised by SAQA. Admission as An
Advocate or Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court of South
Africa is essential. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience at senior
managerial level. Extensive experience in Litigation and previous experience
of litigating high-profile cases will be an added advantage. Comprehensive
knowledge of the State Attorney Act, the State Attorney Amendment Act, the
State Liability Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service
Act and Regulations, applicable Treasury Regulations and Departmental
prescripts.
Extensive knowledge of litigation management, State legal services, organisational and government strategy, financial management, governance, organisational change, public administration and public sector regulatory frameworks. Sound understanding of Government priorities, strategic planning, organisational leadership and digital litigation management systems.
Skills and Competencies:
Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to develop and implement organisational strategies, provide strategic direction and inspire high
performance. Demonstrated capability in programme and project
management, financial management, governance, organisational
transformation and change management. Strong knowledge management,
service delivery innovation, analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, client orientation
and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build
strategic partnerships across government and the legal profession.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, professionalism and commitment to ethical
leadership and sound public administration. High levels of professionalism,
ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public
service values.
DUTIES :
Provide strategic leadership, governance oversight and national coordination
of litigation involving the State. Oversee and coordinate civil litigation across
all State Attorney Offices and establish national litigation strategies,
governance frameworks, norms and standards to ensure consistent and
effective legal representation of the State. Oversee the management of
contingent liabilities and financial risks in accordance with the State Liability
Act through the implementation of litigation risk management systems,
expenditure control measures and strategies to reduce litigation costs.
Monitor compliance with court orders and the execution of judgments by
organs of State, establish mechanisms to monitor implementation, and
escalate systemic non-compliance where necessary. Lead the development
of national litigation policies, norms, directives and legal reform initiatives,
provide strategic oversight on constitutional and precedent-setting litigation,
and support legal research and international legal cooperation.
Promote sound governance, ethical conduct, transparency and consequence
management through compliance monitoring, investigation of litigation
failures and implementation of corrective measures. Drive the transformation
and professionalization of litigation services by promoting equitable briefing
patterns, strengthening the capacity of State Attorney Offices, supporting the
development of emerging legal practitioners and implementing professional
standards and quality assurance systems. Department’s Strategic Plan,
ensuring sound financial and human resource management, implementing
knowledge management and digital litigation systems, and monitoring
organizational performance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Rhulani Ngwenya at 083 269 4716
APPLICATIONS :
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81,Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception,
East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.