The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team passionate to fight against corruption and recovery of financial losses suffered by the state. The incumbent in this role will lead a dynamic team of Legal Practitioners, institute and conduct civil proceedings in a Special Tribunal or High Court.

Main purpose: To achieve appropriate legal outcomes against perpetrators of maladministration and corruption and protect the legal interests of the SIU and ensure compliance with appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.

Minimum qualification and experience:

Ÿ  LLB (NQF 8)

Ÿ  Admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa

Ÿ  At least fifteen years relevant experience after admission as an Attorney or Advocate within criminal/civil litigation environment

Ÿ  At least ten years’ experience at a senior management level, Executive experience will be an added advantage.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Contribute to the strategic direction of the SIU. Provide strategic direction for the division. Contribute functional expertise at various forums. Provide advice on strategies for the prosecution of Civil Litigation cases. Provide Corporate Legal advice to the SIU. Strategically manage and direct the presentation of cases. Financial Management. Human Resource Management. Stakeholder Management.

Technical skills: Very strong team leadership, litigation and drafting skills. Negotiation skills. Analytical skills. The ability to prepare policy-related briefings and present policy proposals. Presentation skills.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Excellent knowledge and understanding of Civil Law and Litigation, Competition Law, Common Law and High Court rules and procedures. Broad understanding of the Economic environment. Knowledge of the Regulatory environment. Knowledge of relevant laws and policies. Strategic leadership and decision making. Information monitoring. Leadership capability. Planning and organising. Persuasiveness.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the SIU Application form.
• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
• POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloured and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
• Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Contact information

Seipati Manamela