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The vision of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is to ensure an accessible justice system in a vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. The Department's main strategic goals are to: enhance organisational performance on all aspects of administration in line with set standards, meeting and exceeding the needs and aspirations of key stakeholders, facilitate the (effective and efficient) resolution of criminal, civil, and family law disputes by providing accessible, efficient and quality administrative support to the courts; and effectively and cost-efficiently provide state legal services that anticipate, meet and exceed stakeholder needs and expectations.
REQUIREMENTS :
- An LLB Degree or 4-year recognised legal qualification; At least eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Admission as an Advocate;
- A valid driver’s licence; Knowledge of applicable Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s); Proven track record of previous managerial experience in a legal environment.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:
- Manage the implementation and monitoring of the delivery of multi-disciplinary family Advocate services for children. Manage and monitor the provisioning of forensic and risk social work services.
- Manage, monitor and implement the provisions of the Hague Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction. Manage and monitor provision of Forensic Social Work services.
- Monitor and support organizational performance of the Family Advocate services. Provide effective people management.