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

STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Members Rights

• Write pleadings and appear on behalf of the PSA at Labour Court and High Court and other tribunals.
• Represent members at LC and HC, write papers on behalf of PSA to be filed with the relevant court.
• Attend and represent PSA in urgent applications.
• Represent members (in disciplinary hearings) at SAPS and at (conciliations and/or arbitrations) at SSSBC.
• To brief (and be instructing attorney) to counsel on matters for the HC, LAC, SCA or CC where directed.
• Attend to all cases of legal practitioner cases in the State.

Members Interest

• Providing legal opinions on interpretation and application of Collective Agreements
• Provide legal support on pension issues
• Provide legal support on industrial action matters
• Attend and represent PSA on enforcement of Collective Agreements
• To brief (and be instructing attorney) to counsel on Interest matters for the HC, LAC, SCA or CC where directed.

Domestic Labour Matters (HR)

• Represent the PSA at grievance, disciplinary hearings, CCMA and other Forums with regard to employee matters.
• Act as PSA employer representative or Chairperson at disciplinary matters of employees.
• Appeal authority when assigned by the General Manager
• Draft and provide legal opinions to the PSA and Board of Directors.
• Assist with breach of contract matters such as motor vehicle loan contracts, study assistance contracts, breach of employment contracts, etc.
• To brief (and be instructing attorney) to counsel on HR matters for the HC, LAC, SCA or CC where directed.
• Handle all bills of costs and deal with taxation costs on behalf of PSA.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

• Litigation case management
• Legal Research
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and motivational skills.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Good interpretation skills.
• Ability to persuade people.
• People’s person.
• Sensitive to members interests, client’s position, organisational culture and working environment.
• Punctuality and Deadline driven.
• Working under pressure.
• Time management and report writing.

Females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote employment equity within the PSA. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their EE status (race/ gender/ disability) on their CV.
Should you not be contacted within 30 days, please accept that your application was not successful.
Job Type: Full-time
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: 2024/11/22