Head of Office, Rustenburg Local Office

Legal Aid South Africa

Deadline:

03 June 2025

Region:

Northern Cape

Salary:

R1, 213, 038.00 all-inclusive package per annum

Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

REF: RUST/HoO/16/05/2025

Head of Office, Rustenburg Local Office

Internal and External Re-advertisement

Salary: CM-1 (R1, 213, 038.00) all-inclusive package per annum

NB: Applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply

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 in Rustenburg.

Envisaged for this position is a senior practitioner with a good standing in the legal fraternity and a proven track record in criminal and civil litigation; a motivated, self-driven and mature individual who is a team player.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership to office staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Develop and implement strategies to achieve organisational objectives and enhance service delivery.
Manage and mentor office staff, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth and development.
Oversee the provision of high-quality legal services to clients, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Monitor and evaluate service delivery processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
Foster a client-centric approach, prioritising the needs and interests of clients in all aspects of office operations.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, Government agencies, community organisations and funders.
Represent the organisation in meetings, conferences and public events, advocating for the interests of the office and its clients.
Collaborate with external partners to leverage resources and support initiatives that benefit the community served by the office.
Oversee the management of the office budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources to support service delivery objectives.
Monitor financial performance and compliance with budgetary guidelines, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Prepare financial reports and forecasts for Senior Management and stakeholders, providing transparent and accurate information on the offices financial status.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and organisational policies governing office operations.
Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats to the organisations reputation, financial stability and legal standing.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and areas of vulnerability, taking proactive measures to address issues and prevent future problems.

Qualifications And Requirements

An LLB degree or any equivalent and related legal qualifications at NQF Level 8.
Must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of SA, in good standing.
At least 10 years of post-admission experience as a legal practitioner in practice, of which five (5) years must be court/legal management experience.
Extensive experience and knowledge of court processes, such as those of the Magistrates Court, High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, Land Court, Labour Court and the Constitutional Court.
Demonstrated ability to train Candidate Attorneys.
Excellent leadership and people development skills with a track record in training Candidate Attorneys and newly appointed legal practitioners.
Experience in budget preparation and management thereof.
Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook) are an advantage.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, programme management and team leadership.
Strong understanding of legal principles, ethics and standards of practice relevant to the organisations mission.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and represent the organisation professionally.
Proven ability to manage budgets, allocate resources and make sound financial decisions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions and drive results.
Commitment to social justice, equality and the empowerment of marginalised communities.

The following additional skills, knowledge, training and competencies are required:

Strong communication skills and an ability to manage a diverse workforce.
Ability to plan, organise, coordinate and present.
Good facilitation skills.
Ability to interpret and apply policies.
Innovative, creative and analytical thinking skills.
Excellent problem-solving and motivational skills.
Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure.

Female applicants will be given preference in line with the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. It is Legal Aid SAs 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.

How to apply

detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 03 June 2025 quoting the reference number RUST/HoO/16/05/2025 in the subject line to recruitfsnw@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za

Enquiries to Sinazo Mzayifani, Tel: 051 412 8040

Applicants not contacted within two (2) months may consider their application unsuccessful. 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.

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