LITIGATIONS REF NO: HO 2025/11/04

SALARY : R1 289 127 per annum, all-inclusive package

CENTRE : National Head Office

A degree in Law (LLB) (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience at the middle management or senior managerial level in a similar environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory.

Admission as an advocate or attorney will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act [PFMA], with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).

knowledge of the rules regulating public service planning procedures that is pertinent. extensive knowledge of collective bargaining procedures and verifiable expertise in guaranteeing effective and efficient human resource management. extensive familiarity with the laws and regulations pertaining to human resources. Skills and Qualities: abilities in financial management.

Leadership and strategic ability. creation of policies. Interaction. Management of projects and programs. Customer focus, client orientation, and transformation and change management. Analyzing and solving problems. Provision of services inventiveness. Empowerment, decision-making, and people management. honesty and integrity. privacy. relationships between people. assertiveness and networking skills. diplomacy, tact, impact, and influence.

Manage litigation risks in the department. Develop and implement litigation risk mitigation plans within DCS. Represent the department’s interests on litigation matters. Determination of the culpability of officials who caused liability to the Department. Provide legal advice to management on prominent legal issues involving the department. Conduct litigation trends analysis and advise management on high risk areas as well as the required interventions. Manage contingent liabilities for the department. Provide leadership and strategic direction within the chief directorate. Provide strategic direction and leadership to the directorate to ensure alignment with departmental objectives.

ENQUIRIES : National Head Office: Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174 NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act

Centre: National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (previously Cnr Church and Schubart Street) OR you can email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact person: Ms. N. Khumalo, Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CVs should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities.