Job Advert Summary
The Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to manage all technical related complaints and provide technical support to the Clerk of the Court (Rental Housing Tribunal). The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willing to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. This permanent position is based in Cape Town – CBD.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a rental housing tribunal/court/legal working environment; A valid driving licence.
Recommendation
Qualification in Law.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage technical cases and ensure 90 days compliance; Assign and investigate cases, Oversee and ensure serving of interdicts; Provide technical support to the Clerk of the Court (Rental Housing Tribunal Support); Ensure timeous serving of subpoenas; Oversee proper arrangements of ad-hoc hearing venues; Engage with stakeholders in terms of interdicts e.g. SAPS, CDW, Municipality, Landlords and Agents; Human Resource Management and; Mentor and coach team members; Manage the discipline and workload of team members; Financial Management.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: The Rental Housing Act 2001; Prevention of Illegal Evictions from Unlawful Occupations of Land Act, 1998; Public service procedures and property management and maintenance from a rental perspective; Conflict management and mediation; Public Service policies and procedures; Labour Relations policies and procedures; Human resources management systems; The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Instructions. Skills needed: Legal interpretation; Research and report writing; Conceptual, formulation, networking and Numeric; Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organising; People Management. Computer literacy (MS office package),
Remuneration
R 376 596 per annum (Salary Level 9)
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at [Phone Number Removed];. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
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