Senior Professional Officer - Legal

Affirmative Portfolios; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in South Africa seeks a highly skilled Senior Professional Officer (Legal) for a 3-month contract. The role involves managing legal case processes and providing expert advice on housing and human settlement initiatives. Candidates should possess a Law degree, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a legal advisory or case management role.
• Proficiency in office applications and strong communication skills.
• Valid Code EB Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal support and advisory processes regarding housing and human settlement matters.
• Provide legal advice on housing issues and conduct in-depth legislative research.
• Supervise and manage staff for high productivity and performance.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication

Case Management

Education

Degree in Law or equivalent National Diploma in Public Management/Law

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Professional Officer (Legal) to provide expert legal support for a 3-month contract. This is a dynamic role offering the opportunity to contribute to significant housing and human settlement initiatives .

As a Senior Professional Officer (Legal), you will be responsible for the following:

• Legal Case Management: Oversee legal support and advisory processes in defending or taking positions on housing and human settlement matters.
• Advisory Service: Provide legal advice to the Directorate and political structures on housing and human settlement issues.
• Legislative/Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research on housing legal matters, case law, relevant legislation, housing policies, and processes.
• Quality Assurance Management (Compliance): Ensure systems, procedures, and instructions are strictly followed to maintain compliance.
• Communication and Relationship Building: Develop and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders across various sectors.
• Specialised Advisory Service: Provide specialized legal advice to the Executive Director on human settlement initiatives, projects, activities, and reports.
• Management and Empowerment of Staff: Supervise and manage staff to ensure high productivity, performance, and optimal utilization.

Requirements:- Qualifications: A relevant Degree in Law or equivalent National Diploma in Public Management/Law- Experience: A minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a legal advisory or case management role.- Skills: Proficiency in office applications and strong communication skills.- License: A valid Code EB Driver's License

This is a short-term contract position and provides an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to engage with impactful housing projects in the Cape Metro.

Desired Skills:

• Legal Research
• Communication
• case management

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree