Chief Director - Legal Services (Five (5)-Year Fixed Term Contract Appointment)

Department Of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious governmental department in South Africa seeks a Chief Director for Legal Services on a five-year fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance while managing legal services, ensuring compliance, and overseeing all legal matters. This role demands a qualified legal professional with substantial experience in legal management and a thorough understanding of public health legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience at a senior management level in a legal environment.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa is mandatory.
• Extensive knowledge of Medico-legal litigation and public health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal leadership to the MEC and senior management.
• Manage legal services including litigation and contract management.
• Draft legal opinions and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic capability

Programme management

Project management

Financial management

Change management

People management

Problem-solving

Communication

Client orientation

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Recognized LLB degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification

Job description

CHIEF DIRECTOR - LEGAL SERVICES (Five-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Reference Number: REFS

Department: Legal Services

Number of Posts: 1

Package: R 1 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)

Enquiries: Ms Basani Baloyi Tel No- /

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 certificate, a recognized LLB degree or equivalent four-year legal qualification (NQF Level 7).
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of five years' experience at a senior management level in a legal environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Medico-legal litigation, claims management, Labour law, dispute resolution, policy interpretation, legal compliance, legal drafting, litigation strategy, contract negotiation, subordinate legislation development, and legal risk mitigation.
• Understanding of the Constitution of South Africa and applicable legislation in the public health sector.

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership, strategic capability, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management, and empowerment.
• Service delivery innovation, problem-solving, communication, client orientation, and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic legal leadership and serve as the principal legal advisor to the MEC and senior management.
2. Manage legal services including litigation, medico-legal claims, labour relations, and contract management.
3. Draft legal opinions, develop and review legislation, and ensure legal compliance.
4. Oversee contract scrutiny, stakeholder engagement, and manage external legal partners.
5. Supervise legal document preparation and manage human and financial resources.
6. Identify legal risks and implement preventative measures.

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted online via the E-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance, email your query to [email].

A mandatory SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required for Senior Management positions. Candidates must produce a certificate of completion for the Nyukela program.

Applicants must complete and sign the new Z83 form, available online or from any Public Service Department, and indicate the post reference number on their application. Applications without proof of a new Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified.

Additional Notes:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents.
• Candidates will undergo a technical exercise and competency assessment.
• Personnel suitability checks will be conducted prior to appointment.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Closing Date:

25-07

Note: The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.