Legal Officer - Pretoria, South Africa - Public Servants Association of South Africa

Public Servants Association of South Africa

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) is a registered Trade Union in terms of the _Labour Relations Act, 1995 _and is non-profit Company in terms of the _Companies Act, 2008.

The Public Servants Association of South Africa is committed to meeting the objectives of employment equity in accordance with the PSA Employment Equity Transformation Plan and Procedures to ensure the equitable representation of designated groups within occupational levels of the PSA_.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and/or experienced persons for appointment in the under-mentioned vacancy:

LEGAL OFFICER

PSA HEAD OFFICE

POSITION STATUS:
PERMANENT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A legal qualification (i.e LLB) and admission as an Attorney or Advocate
At least 5 years relevant experience in employment law environment

*(full qualification = at least 120 credits).

STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS

Admission as an Attorney or Advocate

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Assessment of business and operational risks

Members Rights

Write pleadings and appear on behalf of the PSA at Labour Court and High Court and other tribunals.
Represent members at LC and HC, write papers on behalf of PSA to be filed with the relevant court.
Represent members (in disciplinary hearings) at SAPS and at (conciliations and/or arbitrations) at SSSBC.
To brief (and be instructing attorney) to counsel on matters for the HC, LAC, SCA or CC where directed.
Attend to all cases of legal practitioner cases in the State.

Members Interest

Provide legal support on pension issues
Provide legal support on industrial action matters
Attend and represent PSA on enforcement of Collective Agreements
To brief (and be instructing attorney) to counsel on Interest matters for the HC, LAC, SCA or CC where directed.

Domestic Labour Matters (HR)

Represent the PSA at grievance, disciplinary hearings, CCMA and other Forums with regard to employee matters.
Act as PSA employer representative or Chairperson at disciplinary matters of employees.
Appeal authority when assigned by the General Manager
Draft and provide legal opinions to the PSA and Board of Directors.
Assist with breach of contract matters such as motor vehicle loan contracts, study assistance contracts, breach of employment contracts, etc.
To brief (and be instructing attorney) to counsel on HR matters for the HC, LAC, SCA or CC where directed.
Handle all bills of costs and deal with taxation costs on behalf of PSA.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Litigation case management
Legal Research
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication and motivational skills.
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Good interpretation skills.
Ability to persuade people.
People's person.
Sensitive to members interests, client's position, organisational culture and working environment.
Punctuality and Deadline driven.
Working under pressure.
Time management and report writing

Job Type:
Permanent

Education:

Bachelors (required)

Experience:

Assesement of business and operational risks: 5 years (preferred)
Assessment of policies and procedures: 5 years (preferred)
Compliance management: 5 years (preferred)

- management, BOD and external regulatory bodies reporting: 5 years (preferred)
- contract management and supply chain processes: 5 years (preferred)
- monitoring enforcements of standards and regulations: 5 years (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/01/03