Manager Pretoria / Johannesburg / East London / Cape Town & Durban

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Litigation and Mediation, the successful incumbent is accountable for managing and reporting on operational litigation involving issues of constitutionality.

The incumbent will support the Senior Manager on all litigation-related matters aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board.

Vacant Positions

We have vacant positions in the following RAF Offices: Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Cape Town. Please apply at the office you are interested in.

Key Performance Areas

Litigation Management

• Manage the implementation of the overall litigation strategy.
• Institute and defend litigation actions for and against the RAF.
• Manage and monitor the litigation risk of the RAF.
• Oversee referred claims litigation to determine settlement or court proceedings.
• Manage high court and magistrate court attorneys and other legal service providers supporting the litigation unit.
• Ensure attorneys perform their roles effectively and efficiently.

Administration of Non-Litigious Matters

• Approve requests to appoint and instruct assessors and expert witnesses.
• Guide recommendations for settlement.

Mediation Management

• Manage communication between disputing parties to facilitate mutual agreement.
• Conduct introductory meetings to educate parties about arbitration.
• Handle procedural matters in dispute resolution.

Policy Review and Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and processes.
• Stay updated on effective policy and practice strategies.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit regulation reports and other documentation to inform management decisions.
• Develop reports, policies, and procedures aligned with RAF's strategy.
• Create functional reporting systems for management and performance monitoring.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage communication and relationships with internal and external parties, including the Judiciary and legal counsel.

People Management

• Source, develop, and retain a high-performance team.
• Implement people management processes to address workplace issues.
• Allocate, motivate, and evaluate team members to achieve goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent.
• Postgraduate law qualification and Mediation certificate/course are advantageous.
• 6-8 years' experience in a legal environment, including 3 years in personal injury litigation and 2 years in management/supervision.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Knowledge of litigation management, court processes, and relevant legislation.
• Strong planning, organizing, and leadership abilities.

Note: RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the employer. Successful candidates should structure their packages accordingly.