CHIEF DIRECTOR: LITIGATION POLICY PLANNING & STRATEGY
Requirements
An appropriate legal qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA; 8 years’ experience in litigation of which 5 years must be at senior managerial level; Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for Entry into the Senior Management Service from the School of Government); Knowledge and understanding of litigation, Organisational, Departmental and Government vision and plans to give effect thereto, policy development, interpretation and impact of court judgements on litigation, the department’s strategic intent and direction as well as the core business of the department and of the various components in the Department; Knowledge and understanding of Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions, etc. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service 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 the management of policy development and implementation; Monitor and evaluate compliance with court decisions and orders; Manage and assess strategic litigation plans; Implement and evaluate risk mitigation strategies to address potential risks associated with litigation against the State; Provide effective people management.