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Legal Officer – Litigation

September 5, 2023 By admin Off

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) mandate is to develop and manage affordable
rental housing for the lower market as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the housing backlog of the City of
Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory
Authority (SHRA). JOSHCO invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant
position.

Position : Legal Officer – Litigation
Employment Status : Permanent
Department : Office of the CEO

Purpose of the Job: This position is responsible to represent and protect JOSHCO’s interests when there is a
dispute, whether it is a commercial, civil or criminal matter.

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following):

  • Drafting and vetting contracts (Project Management Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Use and
    Maintenance Agreements, Health and Safety Agreements, Funding Agreements, JBCC Building Agreements,
    PROCSA Agreements, Deeds of Sale), and ensuring that such contracts are signed timeously by service
    providers and JOSHCO.
  • Opening files on litigation matters and ensuring that files are properly filed and managed.
  • Ensuring that instructions to attorneys are in writing and signed by the relevant official from Group Legal
  • Interrogate invoices from attorneys prior to submission for payment
  • Maintain an up-to-date Litigation Register
  • Liaising with panel attorneys to follow up on matters handled by the attorneys
  • Ensuring that monthly reports are submitted by attorneys to the Legal Manager on all matters they have
    been instructed on.
  • Maintain an up-to-date Departmental Risk Register
  • Maintaining an institutional repository of all written legal advice and opinions and generate information
    sharing articles for ensuring increased level of awareness on specific legal requirements
  • Assist in the preparation of summonses, defences, submissions and other pleadings in civil cases both for
    and against the organisation, and ensuring that such documents are timeously filed in court by the
    instructed attorneys
  • Organizing the law library and purchasing reports or books.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly Legal Reports
  • Collecting and updating information and maintaining paper and electronic records.
  • Readying materials for trial proceedings including documents, evidence and verifying factual information.
  • Representing JOSHCO in mediation hearings and settlement discussions

Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:

  • LLB Degree
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant post-qualification experience in the legal industry, of which at least
    one year must be post-admission as an advocate or attorney
  • Thorough experience with litigation processes
  • The ability to draft and review specific agreements
  • Experience with legal research and procedures
    Skills and competencies- The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies:
  • Generic skills: Planning, Leadership, Communication, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Ethical,
    General Management Skills, Financial Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and Budget skills and
    Problem- Solving skills.
  • Technical Knowledge and Skills: Social Housing Sector Legislation, Project Management, People
    Management, Planning and Organizing,Problem Solving, Ethical, Negotiation Skills, Gather and Analyze
    Information. Housing Sector Legislation, Construction Legislation, Lease Agreement Management, Default
    Management, Eviction Management, MFMA, Companies Act , Municipal Systems Act, Articles Association
  • Project Management
  • Attributes: Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Assertiveness, Attention to detail,
    Adaptability, Flexibility, Situational Sensitivity

Application Procedure: Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/16ElyMLaUTKa4SZz_-2BoHwew554

JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in
accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and
disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been
contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to
make an appointment.
The Closing Date for Applications is 07 September 2023

All the best with your applications

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