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Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing an expert subject knowledge of all DA disciplinary processes and relevant legislation
- Assisting Federal Legal Commission stakeholders by providing a range of support to help with their research, investigation, preparation and handling of referred cases
- Providing effective and efficient administrative services and technical assistance to the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Federal Legal Commission, the Head of: Federal Legal Commission, and its members
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Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Professional Legal Studies degree (advantageous)
- With the abovementioned qualification, 2 years’ relevant experience in a legal, employee relations, human resource, labour, or investigative field. In the absence of the abovementioned qualification, 4 years’ relevant experience in a legal, employee relations, human resource, labour, or investigative field
- Experience in the investigation of matters and preparation of case files for hearings
- Knowledge and understanding of the following legislation:
- Promotion of Access to Information Act
- Promotion of the Administrative Justice Act
- Protection of Personal Information Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the Party’s Federal Constitution and internal policies (advantageous)
- Knowledge and understanding of the internal workings of the Party at all levels (advantageous)
- Computer literacy, particularly the MS Office Suite
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for business-related use
Skills:
- Legal writing
- Time management and organisation
- Administration and attention to detail
- People skills and the ability to manage complex relationships
Abilities:
- Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
- Multi-task and, specifically, manage several processes concurrently
- Be outcomes-oriented, not simply task-oriented
- Work independently
- Apply sound judgement
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Knowledge and commitment:
- Local, Provincial and National political and legislative framework and dynamics
- Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
- Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary
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