SOLICITOR – GENERAL
Requirements
An appropriate undergraduate legal qualification (NQF level 7) and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA; A minimum of 8 years’ experience at Senior Management Level; At least 3 years of experience must be as a member of the SMS in the Public Service, State Entity or Constitutional Entity; Admission as an Advocate / Attorney of the High Court; Extensive Experience in litigation, including the litigation of high-profile cases; Knowledge of the Constitutional Law and the different branches of the South African Law; Understanding of the Organisational, Departmental and Government’s vision and plans in order to be able to give effect thereto; Knowledge of policy development processes and excellent legal interpretation skills on the impact of court judgements on government litigation, An understanding of the department’s strategic intent and direction as well as the core business of the department and its various components; Knowledge of Budgeting, Public Administration and Public Management; Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related processes and prescripts. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Services Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication; Honesty and integrity.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: Oversee, coordinate and manage all litigation in which the State is involved; Manage the development and implementation of policy relating to the functions of the State Attorney Offices and provision of efficient legal service; Represent the State Department at National, Provincial and Local Government on litigation matters; Coordinate and manage litigation operations support services for the Office of the Solicitor-General (OSG); Manage human, finance and other resources.