DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES (12 MONTH CONTRACT) (Ref #: (REF NO: OHSC 14/2018))
Salary: An all-inclusive remuneration package R826 053 per annum
Requirements:
• A four-year bachelor’s degree in the legal field
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a legal environment
• Must be an admitted Attorney or Advocate
• Experience in board support in a public sector/health or social services/ regulatory environment will be an added advantage
• Analytical and innovative thinking skills
• Judgement, problem-solving and decision making skills
• Planning, organising and coordinating skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills • Networking skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• A valid driver’s license.
Duties:
• Provide legal advice to Management and the Board of OHSC
• Draft, edit and amend contracts, Service Level Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding in line   with the OHSC policies and procedures
• Conduct legal analysis and research with regards to legal matters pertaining to the OHSC
• Manage litigation by and against the OHSC
• Assist the Board Secretary with legal and board secretarial duties.
Closing Date: 10 DECEMBER 2018
Enquiries: Ms L Mashiane or Mr M Mavotsho at telephone numbers: (012) 339 8699/8692
PLEASE NOTE: A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for the above post as well as a competency assessment where relevant. Applications should be submitted for attention of Ms. L Mashiane, Office of Health Standards Compliance, hand-delivered applications may be submitted to reception at: the MRC building, No 1 Soutpansberg Road, Princehoff, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001. Posted applications may be submitted to: Private Bag X21, Arcadia, 0007. Applications should be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV in which previous experience is comprehensively detailed. Originally certified copies of qualification certificates (including matric), service certificates, proof of registration with a body/council, ID and driver’s licence must be attached. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by SAQA and to submit proof of such with their applications. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. The OHSC reserves the right not to fill the above posts. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only; if notification of an interview is not received within 3 months after the closing date, applicants may regard their application as unsuccessful. The OHSC will not be liable where candidates use incorrect /no reference numbers on their applications. Candidate(s) will be subjected to personal suitability checks and other vetting procedures.