Assistant Director : Business Regulation and Governance (Tribunal Support)

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government entity in Cape Town seeks a candidate for a legal position requiring a 3-year Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in a legal environment. Responsibilities include providing administrative services to the Consumer Affairs Tribunal and rendering prosecution services. Candidates with legal qualifications and a valid driving licence are preferred. Competitive remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a legal and/or regulatory environment.
• Admitted as an attorney or Advocate is advantageous.
• Valid code B (or higher) driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational services to WCCAT.
• Render a prosecution service to WCCAT.
• Implement and administer projects in counterfeit goods operations.

Skills

Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package

Communication (written and verbal)

Project Management

Accounting finance and audit

Information technology formal training

Legal administration

Strategic planning

Education

3-year Bachelor's Degree in the legal field

Job description

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year Bachelors Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the legal field; A minimum of 3 years experience working in a legal and / or regulatory environment.

Key Performance Areas

Administrative and operational services provided to the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal (WCCAT); Render a prosecution service to WCCAT; Project implementation and administration; Operational plan development and implementation of counterfeit goods operations; The following will be advantageous: Admission as an attorney or Advocate; Working knowledge of legal processes.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Overall understanding of the legal environment related to consumer protection and / or the court process; Labour processes; Financial management including the Public Finance Management Act; Project management; Public service procedures; Applicable policies and procedures; Relationship management; ECM (MyContent); Skills needed: Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Project Management; Accounting finance and audit; Information technology formal training; Legal administration; Strategic planning; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; It will be advantageous to have a valid code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Remuneration

R - R per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments / proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.