Director: Legal Contract Management Jobs

Requirements

• A degree in Law (LLB) at NQF level 7 or an equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA.
• Five (5) years of experience at middle or senior management level in a similar environment.
• A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government (NSG) is required.
• Admission as an advocate or attorney is an advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge

• Understanding of the Justice Cluster dynamics.
• Knowledge of public service policies and legislation, including the Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 (as amended).
• Experience in public service planning processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in collective bargaining and efficient human resource management.
• In-depth knowledge of human resources legislation and frameworks.

Competencies and Attributes

• Understanding of public service policies and laws.
• Assertiveness and knowledge of relevant rules and guidelines.
• Financial management skills.
• Strategic capability and leadership.
• Legal drafting and advisory skills.
• Communication skills.
• Project and programme management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Service delivery innovation.
• People management and empowerment.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the drafting, editing, and checking of legal contracts for commercial and international agreements, memoranda of understanding, memoranda of agreement, service level agreements, and implementation protocols.
• Facilitate concession agreements.
• Provide legal advice on processes and procedures for commercial and international agreements.
• Ensure the department’s interests are protected in all agreements and memoranda.
• Advise on compliance matters for contract management.
• Set up reporting requirements for participants.
• Advise the department on its contractual rights and obligations.
• Manage litigation related to contracts.
• Strengthen the department’s legal capacity during negotiations, agreements, contracts, and litigation.
• Oversee detailed legal analysis of contracts.
• Provide legal advice and support on interpretations, liabilities, exercising power, and other legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with international organizations’ requirements.
• Monitor implementation and advise on the interpretation and application of legislation.
• Execute judicial acts, such as writing off debts, recovering losses, and handling settlements.
• Draft documents for state attorneys and law advisors to provide formal legal opinions.
• Conduct ongoing legal research for drafting opinions.
• Assist in developing policies by providing legal support, vetting, editing, and certifying compliance with the constitution and national laws.
• Liaise, negotiate, and instruct offices of the State Attorney, Chief State Law Advisor, Solicitor-General, and private lawyers and advocates.
• Represent the department in various legal forums.
• Build working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Manage performance information, human resources, finances, and assets.

Deadline: 21st November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the South African Department of Correctional Services website to apply.

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