LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-5) REF NO: GPW 22/21
Re-Advertisement: (Candidates who previously applied for this post must re-apply)
SALARY : R201 387 – R926 193 per annum, (salary to be determined in accordance with
experience as per OSD salary determination)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in LLB (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA coupled with at least 8 years
proven post qualification legal experience. A valid driver’s license. Experience preferable
in commercial litigation, property law/conveyancing and contract drafting matters. Ability
to provide written and verbal legal opinions. Legal research and drafting skills. Ability to
interpret legislation. Creative legal thinking and problem solving skills. Good verbal and
written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Ability to work independently
and function as a member of a team when required. Good client’s relation skills,
computer literacy. Admission as an attorney or an advocate will serve as an added
advantage.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: conduct relevant research
and provide written and verbal legal opinions. Scrutinize and provide inputs in respects
of documents with legal implications, including corporate policies. Interpret and edit a
wide variety of legal documents such as contracts and guarantees in order to protect the
interests of the department. Drafting and vetting of contracts, Memorandum of
understanding and Service Level Agreement. Maintain the contingent liability register for
the organization. Provide litigation advisory services for the department. Provide
accurate and well researched legal opinions and advice. Advising and dealing with
general Public Service policy issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and keeping
abreast of legal developments and conducting research on the law. Refer matters to and
liaise with State Law advisors and State Attorney. Perform any other legal duties as may
be assigned by the senior manager or delegated official.
ENQUIRIES : Ms CA Dreyer Tel No: 012 764 3932
GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS
The Government Printing Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is intended to promote
representivity through the filling of these posts. The candidature of persons whose
appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be forwarded to: The Branch: Human Resources, Government
Printing Works, 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria or Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. L Pale / Ms. V Maja, Human Resources Tel No: 012 764 3976 /012 764 3912
CLOSING DATE : 01 August 2022 (16:00 noon)
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (NB. The new application
for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies, the old
prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31
December 2020) and must be completed in full with page 2 duly signed (failure to do so
will result in your application not being considered), and clear indication of the reference
number on the Z83. The application must include only completed and signed new Form
Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za,
and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate
Z83 form
and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will
only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview
date. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit
evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the
responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated
results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), The Government Printing
Works reserves the right to fill or not fill its advertised posts. General information:
Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews, which might be virtual at a date
and time determined by the Government Printing Works. Applicants applying for SMS
posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS and
full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and
may enroll for it at a cost of R265.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. Shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise, which might be virtual
that intends to test relevant technical elements of the jobs by the Government Printing
Works. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection panel will
recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA Directive on the Implementation of Competency-based
assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial
competencies, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Personnel suitability checks will also be administered as a part of the selection process.
Successful candidates will be required to enter in an employment contract and
performance agreement (as relevant), and must obtain a positive security clearance.
Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the
requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response
from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your
application unsuccessful.