SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LEGAL AND CONTRACTS
ADMINISTRATION (MR 6) REF NO: 2022/260
R480 927 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A four-year degree (LLB) with at least 8 years appropriate post-qualification experience
or 8 years’ experience as an in-house legal advisor or legal/contract administrator.
Willingness to travel on an adhoc basis and adapt to a work schedule in accordance
with professional requirements. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Specialised
knowledge of law of contracts and general administration of contracts within an
organisational context. Legal research and professional legal assistance. In-depth
knowledge of the Framework for Supply Chain Management [Regulations in terms of
the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (PFMA)], Code of
Conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioners, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations,
the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000), the State
Information Technology Agency Act, 1998 (Act No. 88 of 1998), the Public Service Act,
1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994), Public Service Regulations and other relevant legislation.
SKILLS: Thorough and proven legal drafting, communication and presentation skills,
Sound analytical and problem identification and solving, Language proficiency,
Maintenance of confidentiality of information, Computer literacy, Relationship
management, Decision-making skills, Interpersonal and diplomacy, Motivational,
Negotiation.
DUTIES : Manage departmental contracts and related legal matters (issue letters of acceptance
to contractors; verify the correctness of contract documentation, as legally-binding
documents for respective parties; manage and safeguard guarantees; manage and
implement court orders as instructed; ensure the safe-keeping of legal records and
documents, such as contracts, guarantees, etc.; and engage with Legal Services and
Contract Administration, Head Office, as and when required). Ensure the extent and
effectiveness of managed contracts and related legal matters. Ensure the extent and
effectiveness of the safety and integrity of legal records. Provide advice, guidance and
opinions regarding the interpretation and implementation of contracts and related legal
matters. Implement and monitor delegated powers as required by National Treasury and
the PFMA. Conduct research and provide professional legal assistance, advice and
support. Draft and verify legal documents. Render assistance to and liaise with the Office
of the State Attorney, in conjunction with Head Office Legal Services regarding litigation
and arbitration in which the Department is involved. Provide an advisory and supportive
role to Project Managers and the Regional Office. Ensure the extent and effectiveness
of advice, guidance and opinions provided. Ensure the extent of compliance with related
standards. Ensure the extent and effectiveness of legal assistance provided.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Zulu Tel No: 051 408 7306
APPLICATIONS : Bloemfontein Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of
Public Works, P/Bag X 20605, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered to 18 President
Brandt Street Bloemfontein 9300.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. D Manus