Principal State Law Adviser Job Vacancy at Ministry of Justice South Africa in Pretoria

REFERENCE: 12/ 188/CS
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL STATE LAW ADVISER – LP 10
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE, PRETORIA
PACKAGE: R761 541 – R1 156 435 per annum (All inclusive (Salary to be determine in accordance with experience).). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS:
LLB degree or four year recognized legal qualification; At least 10 years appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience; Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate; Practical experience in managing external service providers and Project Management ; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and relevant prescripts ; Experience and understanding of the Constitutional Framework and the South African Judicial System; A valid driver’s license;
Skills and Competencies:
Legal research planning an decision skills; Analytical skills; Strategic capability and leadership skills; Project management; Computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Ability to stay up to date with new development in South African Law;
Key Performance Areas:
Conduct legal research, develop policy and analysis ; Draft memorandum, reports and government notices; Scrutinize legislation related to Chief Directorates responsibilities; Draft legal opinions; Consult and engage with research institutions with Government and external bodies.
ENQUIRIES: MS P Patrick (012) 357 8240
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Postal address: The Director-General: 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.
CLOSING DATE: 02 July 2012
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za. A Z83 & CV must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered.
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resource policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Successful candidates may be required to undergo security clearance.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Candidates are expected to avail themselves for interviews and assessments at a date and time determined by the Department. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill this position.