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SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR (LEVEL OF MANAGER)

Closing Date:

2025/07/04Reference Number:

NAT/2025/46570Job Title:

SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR (LEVEL OF MANAGER)Division:

LegalBusiness Unit:

Legal ServicesJob Type:

PermanentLocation:

National Office

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to the following vacant post in the administration of the Electoral Commission, a state institution established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution. The Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer and committed to equity in its employment practices. It is the Electoral Commission’s intention to promote equity through meeting its numerical targets as contained in its approved Employment Equity Plan. It is therefore the Electoral Commission’s intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting its equity objectives. Preference will be given to relevant designated groups as per the Employment Equity Plan of the Electoral Commission. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 

                                      SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR (LEVEL OF MANAGER) 

                                                 National Office (Tshwane)

                              (Inclusive remuneration package of R1, 483,599 per annum)

The Manager will provide comprehensive legal support and advisory service to the Electoral Commission. The Manager reports to the General Manager: Legal Services.

Key performance areas:  contract management;  litigation; interpretation of statutes; rendering of legal services, advice and opinions; drafting of legally sound letters and documents; drafting and publication of legal notices, legislative research, review and amendments; advise on the impact of legislation and legislative amendments; advise on the impact of court judgments; provide in-house training; undertake legal activities as they relate to provisions in electoral legislation; compile investigation reports; prepare financial reports in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations and manage the human resources allocated to this section.

Requirements:  A South African citizen, who has not had a recent prominent political profile, matric/N3 plus a recognized law degree; admission as an attorney or advocate with at least 8 years’ relevant working experience as a practitioner in private practice or in the public service environment; a minimum of at least 6 years middle management (deputy manager or deputy director or equivalent) experience is an essential requirement; knowledge and experience of drafting of legislation,  contracts, memoranda of understanding, service level agreements, lease agreements and corporate agreements; a thorough understanding of the Electoral Commission’s legislative framework and its varied requirements; excellent writing skills and verbal communication skills; good presentation skills; good negotiation skills; investigation skills, language proficiency; litigation experience; liaison with the legal fraternity; good interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise at all levels within the organisation; Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations knowledge and experience; computer literate with strong project management skills; the ability to work under pressure, as well as general human resource management experience. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

Successful candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.  Applications must in all cases be accompanied by an updated comprehensive curriculum vita as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity document.  All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.  All applications will be subjected to integrity and competency assessment and qualification verification. Candidates may be subject to a written assessment.

The Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates and interviews will be conducted on a date and time specified by the Interview panel.  Although advertised, the Commission is under no obligation to fill the position and reserves the right not to make any appointment. The advert may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or post mat be filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.

Closing date for all applications: 04 July 2025.  Please take note that no applications received after the advertised closing date will be considered.

“Applicants who have not been contacted by 30 September 2025 must consider their applications as not being successful”.
  Please note 

• Applicants for the above position/s should not have a high party political profile.
• All successful permanent candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.
• Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• All applications must include:
  • updated comprehensive curriculum vitae;
  • a copy of all qualification documents;
  • a copy of identity document; and
  • a copy of driver’s license (if required).
• Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications, criminal and credit assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
• A probation period of twelve months will be applicable to permanent employees.
• The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates.
• The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position/s and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post/s. Although advertised, positions may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR – SUPPORT SERVICES

Closing Date:

2025/07/14Reference Number:

NAT/2025/46581Job Title:

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR – SUPPORT SERVICESDivision:

Support ServicesBusiness Unit:

Support ServicesJob Type:

Fixed Term ContractLocation:

National Office

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to the following vacant post in the administration of the Electoral Commission, a state institution established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution. The Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is the Electoral Commission’s intention to promote equity through meeting its numerical targets as contained in its approved Employment Equity Plan and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 

                                              PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR – SUPPORT SERVICES

                               (2 YEARS – FIXED TERM CONTRACT POST)

                                                                      National Office 

                                          (An inclusive remuneration package of R 668, 964.00 per annum)

The Project Administrator: Support Services will provide the administrative support to ensure effective running of office accommodation project for the National Office and ensure that project documents are executed in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with the Project Milestone. The position reports to the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer: Corporate Services.

Duties:  The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

Project Administration: Support all stages of the project in terms of document management process; Schedule meetings, consolidate information for meetings, maintain and disseminate minutes and project recommendation; Ensure follow-up of actions as per the minutes and project recommendations; Prepare and update project plan documents; Develop and maintain advance record-keeping (manual/electronic) and filing systems; Perform high-level of administrative and secretarial duties including typing, editing of reports and preparing presentations; Process and draft memorandums required for the project milestones; Prepare reports, including project variances of actuals versus budgets, and update forecasts; Liaise with the project owner/lead and manage project budgets and costs; Process invoices through the supply chain processes and systems; Administer contracts under the guidance of the project owner/lead (scheduling, project meetings, progress reporting); Assist with any project administration duties as assigned.

Project Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor and tracking project activities in ensuring that required project deliverables are within the required project timelines; Report on project progress; Update the project calendar. 

Basic requirements:  The successful candidate must be in possession of Matric/N3, a Bachelors’ degree or National Diploma in Administration or Project Management, Certificate in Project Management is an added advantage, a minimum of 10 years’ working experience in project administration and coordination in large projects; knowledge of standard administration practices and procedures, experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team. 

Candidates must have excellent knowledge of protocol and etiquette; knowledge of legislation and government policies relating to the electoral management; knowledge of the Constitution and Electoral Laws; practical knowledge of Project Management principles and techniques; knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes; proven track record of preparing project/programme progress reports and presentation for various stakeholders (Programme Managers, Steering Committees, Exco and Board); sound knowledge and experience in working various Microsoft packages; knowledge of SAP system; communication skills (written and verbal); interpersonal skills and the ability to take initiative, communicate at various levels in the official language within the organisation and work under pressure. Be a team player, willing to travel extensively and be in possession of a valid driver’s license (Code EB).

Applicants for the above position should not have a high party-political profile. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity documents.  Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to attach and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Please note that the curriculum vitae, all qualifications, and references are subject to verification and appointments will only be made upon successful verification thereof. 

The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates and interviews will be conducted on a date and time specified by the interview panel. The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position after advertising it and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post. Although advertised, it may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised, or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.
  Please note 

• Applicants for the above position/s should not have a high party political profile.
• All successful permanent candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.
• Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• All applications must include:
  • updated comprehensive curriculum vitae;
  • a copy of all qualification documents;
  • a copy of identity document; and
  • a copy of driver’s license (if required).
• Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications, criminal and credit assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
• A probation period of twelve months will be applicable to permanent employees.
• The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates.
• The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position/s and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post/s. Although advertised, positions may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.

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