Manager: Legal Services at Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO)

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 

• Direct and oversee that the JOSHCO is represented as and when required before statutory bodies (e.g. Office of Public Protector) 
• Direct and oversee that instruction to attorneys acting on JOSHCO behalf are given timeously 
• Drafting legal opinions OR service level agreement to the business on multi-disciplinary areas of the law 
• Direct and oversee the provision of a legal advisory service to the business on multi-disciplinary areas of law 
• Direct and oversee the legal compliance on all items in the departmental business plan which will contribute towards IDP achievements 
• Ensure all contracts and agreements are kept in safe custody 
• Ensure that duplicate copies of critical documents are held offsite as part of a disaster recovery programme. 
• Identify risks that JOSHCO Legal is exposed to 
• Implement appropriate risk management strategies 
• Develop Legal Function budget in line with operational plan 
• Report on financial performance of Legal Function 
• Monitor Legal Function expenditure against the budget 
• Review of all company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and ensure good governance 
• Oversee development, implementation and review of good governance control systems, policies and procedures 

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

• Matric certificate 
• LLB or equivalent 
• Master of Laws or Management qualification will be an added advantage 
• 08 Years’ experience in legal environment of local government, inclusive of 05 years in a middle management position and inclusive of 03 years post articles 
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is a must 

 Skills and competencies - The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies: 

• Generic skills: Communication, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Planning and Organizational, Relationship Management, Teamwork and Project Management. 
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Housing Sector Legislation, Lease Agreement Management, Default Management, Eviction Management, MFMA, Companies Act, Municipal Systems Act, Articles Association. 
• Management and leadership skills: Project Management, People Management, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Ethical, Negotiation Skills, Gather and Analyze Information. 
• Attributes: Emotional intelligence, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Flexible, Reliable, Innovation.