Legal Officer

4 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Public Servants Association of South Africa Full time

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_._

**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
- Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law
- Right of appearance at Labour Court and civil courts

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

**Members Rights**
- Represent members of the PSA at the Courts (LC, LAC, HC, SCA & CC), write papers on behalf of PSA to be filed with the relevant court.
- Represent members in complex disciplinary hearings, arbitrations
- Interpret, monitor, and ensure compliance with labour prescripts, legislation and other relevant legislation, including but not limited to Administrative Law, Common Law, Law of Evidence, and policies and collective agreements governing conditions of employment etc.
- Research case law and provide legal opinions on matters of law, on direction by the AGM s, DGMs, GM and/or the Board.
- Study awards and provide opinions on _inter alia_, prospects of success prior or post approval of internal or external legal assistance
- Write pleadings and appear on behalf of the PSA at Courts and other tribunals.
- Provide periodic reports to line management
- Brief (and be instructing attorney) counsel where directed and/or when necessary.

**Members Interest**
- Provide legal support on pension issues, industrial actions and matters of mutual interest
- Attend and represent PSA on enforcement of Collective Agreements
- Handle all bills of costs and deal with taxation costs on behalf of PSA.

**Domestic Labour Matters (HR)**
- Represent the PSA at grievance, disciplinary hearings, CCMA and other Forums with regard to employee matters.
- Initiate and preside over labour matters in the PSA
- Preside over the appeals in the PSA
- Draft and provide legal opinions to the PSA Management and Board of Directors.
- Provide legal advice to management on labour matters
- Conduct training when requested to for management and shop stewards

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
- Litigation
- Case management
- Legal Research and legal writing
- Knowledge of CCMA, Bargaining Council and relevant Court rules/ proceedings and practice manuals.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and motivational skills.
- Good interpretation skills.
- Ability to persuade
- Sensitive to members interests, client’s position, organisational culture and working environment.
- Punctuality and Deadline driven.
- Working under pressure.
- Time management and the ability to deliver under pressure.
- Ability to make a positive impact

Application Question(s):

- Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Providing legal advise to clients on Labour Matters: 5 years (preferred)
- Representing clients in Labour and High Court: 5 years (preferred)
- Representing employers at CCMA (Conciliation & Arbitration): 5 years (preferred)
- Presiding over Labour Matters (Disciplinary & Appeals): 5 years (required)
- handling all bills of costs and dealing with taxation: 1 year (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/04/05

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