Legal Aid Vacancies

1. Procurement Officer x2
2. Provincial Finance and Administration Manager – Limpopo/Mpumalanga
3. Provincial Executive
4. Provincial Finance and Administration Manager

Procurement Officer x2

NO/FIN/08/03/2024 National Office

REF: NO/FIN/08/03/2024

PROCUREMENT OFFICER X2

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

NATIONAL OFFICE (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.  These positions are based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To provide support services to ensure the most efficient, effective and economical procurement, while ensuring compliance with Basic Employment Equity (BEE) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) requirements.
• Procure goods and services as required.
• Create and generate purchase requisitions/orders/good received notes (GRN).
• Assist with the tendering process.
• Ensure that all assets and risks are adequately insured.
• Manage insurance claims.
• Assist with travel bookings and managing the travel account.
• Manage transversal contracts.
• Arrange for courier services.
• Responsible for stationery/consumables.
• Assess the correctness of requests in respect of deviations, variations of contracts and use of consultants.
• Manage registers for deviations, variations of contracts, condonations, procurement less than R1,000,000.00.
• All other SCM functions.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• National Senior/Matric certificate.
• A Degree/Diploma in finance or supply chain management.
• Two-three (2-3) years of relevant work experience within a procurement/financial environment, preferably public sector.
• Experience in eLAA, Syspro and Excel is strongly recommended.
• A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous, together with good communication skills.

BASIC SALARY: Level 7 (R294,321.00) plus benefits per annum

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 27 March 2024, quoting the reference number NO/FIN/08/03/2024 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za

Enquiries to Blanche Gouws, Tel: 011 877 2000

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

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Provincial Finance and Administration Manager – Limpopo/Mpumalanga

LMP/PFAM/08/03/2024 Limpopo/Mpumalanga Provincial Office – Provincial Finance and Administration Manager

REF: LMP/PFAM/08/03/2024

PROVINCIAL FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT              

LIMPOPO/MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA Limpopo/Mpumalanga Provincial Office in Polokwane.

KEY OUTPUTS

• To lead and manage provincial finance efficiently and effectively.
• Preparation and maintenance of the annual budgets for the province.
• Compilation of monthly deviation reports and quarterly Medium-Term Expenditure Projections for the province.
• Compile monthly statistics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) report for the province.
• Liaise with the National Office Finance Department on aspects of financial management, reports and other related matters.
• Training of Admin Managers and employees on various financial policies, procedures and processes within which Legal Aid SA operates.
• Review budget versus actual expenditure to monitor that budget obligations are being met.
• Provide support to the Local Offices within the province.
• Ensure availability of funds and compliance with prescribed policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A three (3) year recognised tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting (e.g., BCom, with Accounting as a major).
• More than five (5) years of relevant work experience in Finance with a minimum of three (3) years experience in a management role within a complex organisation.
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
• A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
• Project management experience is necessary but not essential.

SALARY: Level 12 (R958,824.00) all-inclusive package per annum

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 27 March 2024, quoting the reference number LMP/PFAM/08/03/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 

Enquiries to Prescilla Nwandule, Tel: 015 296 0117

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

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Provincial Executive

GP/PE/08/03/2024 Gauteng Provincial Office

REF: GP/PE/08/03/2024

PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE                                                  

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

GAUTENG PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA Gauteng Provincial Office in Lyttelton, Centurion.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Ensure delivery of the legal services offering at the defined range, scope and quality on a provincial basis.
• Responsible for the formulation of the provincial strategy, in line with national priorities and strategies and allocation and utilisation of all resources in the province to ensure that targets are met.
• Implement and manage the operational and quality parameters for the provincial delivery of criminal, civil and land legal services in a manner that ensures client focus, client accessibility and quality assurance.
• Implement the legal quality management system to ensure that the legal services offering meets and continuously improves on the defined quality parameters.
• Oversee a governance and control framework to ensure compliance with legal professional and ethical standards in relation but not limited to the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014.
• Manage Judicare practitioners, Co-Operation Partners and Agency Partners to deliver quality legal services in pursuit of the Legal Aid SA vision.
• Promote mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships and leverage opportunities for collaboration.
• Maintain strategic business partnerships with the National Operations Executive, Chief Legal Executive, Legal Executive: Land Rights Management, Chief Operations Officer and support Executives to ensure the delivery of the organisation’s stated legal services objectives as well as Communication, Corporate Legal, Finance, Human Resources and Information Systems objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)

• A recognised law degree.
• A business qualification will be an added benefit.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of Senior Management experience in the legal sector.
• Sound knowledge of the criminal, civil and land legal practice disciplines.
• Litigation at District and Regional Court, High Court, Labour Court, Land Claims Court/Land Court, Supreme Court, Labour Appeal Court, Land Appeal Court and Constitutional Court level, legal drafting, legal training, development and research, legal practice ethical and professional compliance management.
• Experience in strategic planning, business planning and the development of operation plans with a strong focus on monitoring and reporting.
• A collaborative style to foster functional integration between Legal Aid SA Local Offices, the Provincial Office and organisation as a whole would be advantageous.
• Strong people management skills, i.e. the ability to lead by creating an inspired vision, modelling the way and creating an environment which maximises team effectiveness.
• Client service orientation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework for Legal Aid SA and the Public Service (e.g. the Legal Aid SA Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and B-BBEE Act).
• Financial and project management experience is essential.
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty in external and internal dealings.

SALARY PACKAGE: COMPETITIVE NEGOTIABLE REMUNERATION PACKAGE

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 19 March 2024, quoting the reference number GP/PE/08/03/2024 in the subject line to PEGPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 

Enquiries to Sinakho Mrwetyana, Tel: 031 918 8110

Legal Aid SA‘s Employment Equity Plan may be considered in filling the position.

Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

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Provincial Finance and Administration Manager

FSNW/PFAM/23/02/2024 Free State/North West Provincial Office

REF: FSNW/PFAM/23/02/2024

PROVINCIAL FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT              

FREE STATE/NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for fifteen (15) consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA Free State/North West Provincial Office in Bloemfontein.

KEY OUTPUTS

• To lead and manage provincial finance efficiently and effectively.
• Preparation and maintenance of the annual budgets for the province.
• Compilation of monthly deviation reports and quarterly Medium-Term Expenditure Projections for the province.
• Compile monthly statistics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) report for the province.
• Liaise with the National Office Finance Department on aspects of financial management, reports and other related matters.
• Training of Admin Managers and employees on various financial policies, procedures and processes within which Legal Aid SA operates.
• Review budget versus actual expenditure to monitor that budget obligations are being met.
• Provide support to the Local Offices within the province.
• Ensure availability of funds and compliance with prescribed policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A three (3) year recognised tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting (e.g., BCom, with Accounting as a major).
• More than five (5) years of relevant work experience in Finance with a minimum of three (3) years experience in a management role within a complex organisation.
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
• A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
• Project management experience is necessary but not essential.

SALARY: Level 12 (R958,824.00) all-inclusive package per annum

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 12 March 2024, quoting the reference number FSNW/PFAM/23/02/2024 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 

Enquiries to Sinazo Mzayifani, Tel: 051 412 8040

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

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