Directorate: Legal Services Division
SALARY : R464 634 – R1 111 323 per annum (MR-5)
CENTRE : Army Support Base, Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : LLB plus at least 14 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience
after obtaining the relevant legal qualification. The salary at appointment will
be determined in accordance with OSD determination. Admission as an
Attorney or Advocate is preferred. Special requirements (skills needed
Knowledge of the Constitution, Defence Act, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure,
Law of Evidence and Administrative Law is required. Skills on Interpretation of
Statutes and knowledge of litigation and litigation processes is required. In
addition, general knowledge of law, negotiation skills, presentation skills,
management skills, good communication skills (written and verbal), computer
literacy, research skills and ability to conduct legal research using legal
research programs.
DUTIES : Facilitate and manage litigation. This includes civil claims instituted against, or
by the DoD. This inter alia includes the handling of letters of demand,
summonses and notices of motion. Liaise with the State Attorney on the
proposed handling and management of DoD litigation matters, including
drafting of instructions to the State Attorney. Liaise with internal DoD
stakeholders on litigation matters. Attend consultations with the State Attorney
and/or Counsel. Draft submissions in the management of litigation, this
includes drafting submissions to the Head of Department. Ensure sound
litigation administration including the compiling of monthly litigation
reports/statistics. Facilitate requests for legal representation by the State from
DoD officials. Provide legal advice and support regarding the formulation of
Departmental policies, to ensure the alignment of DoD policies with national
legislation and/or with other prescripts. Facilitate the resolution of legal
disputes regarding the interpretation or implementation of DoD policies.
Provide sound legal advice/opinion on policy issues.
ENQUIRIES : Col E.O. Mothupi Tel No: (012) 355 5383/Lt Col A. Everitt Tel No: (012) 355
5334
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Directorate Legal Services Division, Private Bag X161,
Pretoria, 0001 or may be hand delivered at Arnscor Building, Corner Nossob
and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 0001 or emailed to
Pieter.Kemp@dod.mil.za
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