Research advises

Affirmative Portfolios; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a qualified legal professional to ensure compliance of research reports with the restitution Act. The role involves drafting legal opinions and notices, managing dismissal processes, and requires a graduate law qualification and at least 3 years post-graduate experience in the legal field. Candidates must have strong project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to succeed in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience in the legal profession.
• Admission as an advocate or attorney in the High Court of South Africa is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of research reports with the restitution Act.
• Draft legal opinions and section (11) notices.
• Prepare dismissal memorandum for the RLCC.
• Serve letters to claimants and compile representations.

Skills

Project management systems

Data administration and management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Statistical analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Graduate/post-graduate law qualification (NQF Level 8)

Job description

Ensure that research reports are compliant with the restitution Act/Timeous feedback to restitution co-ordinators on the quality of the research reports/capacitation of research coordinators in the drafting of research reports/Ensure that correct and appropriate annexures are attached to report

STAKE HOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Drafting legal opinions/Drafting of section (11) notices/Drafting of section 11 or drafting of 11 a (4) notices and or dismissal letters/Drafting of referral notices and memorandum in terms of section

MANAGE DISMISSAL PROCESSES

Prepare dismissal memorandum for the RLCC/Serve 1st Letter to claimants/Compile representation by claimants to RLCC/Serve 2nd letter to claimants

Report to research Manager

REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate graduate/post-graduate law qualification as recognized by SAQA (NQF Level 8)

Admission as an advocate or attorney in High Court of South Africa will be an added advantage and a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience of working in the legal profession

EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Proven understanding of project management systems

Understanding of project management systems

Understanding of land data such as cadastral data property descriptions deeds information and the ability to read maps

Knowledge of M&E and statistical analysis

Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc)

Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word, etc)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Presentation skills development of material and delivery of content

People management to obtain the necessary inputs and effectively communicate the outcomes in a constructive manner

An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills

Understanding of the restitution of land Rights Act No 22 of 1994

Ability to property interpreted the law as anticipated by restitution

Understanding and knowledge of the constitution of South Africa 1996

The Successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the legislative mandate of commissions, The relevant Government policies and legislation impacting on the commission and its relationship with department provincial government and other stakeholders