DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGAL CASE ASSESSMENT & ADJUDICATION

Job Overview

A Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment & Adjudication position is available in Pretoria with a salary of R932 292 per annum (Ref: Q1/F/2026). Candidates must possess an NQF level 7 qualification in Law along with 3-5 years of junior management experience. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring legal policies, coordinating the appointment of Legal Tribunal Members, managing social assistance appeals adjudication, and overseeing sub-directorate resources and budget.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Law
• 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations
• Knowledge and Understanding of PFMA
• Knowledge and understanding of procedures, principles, and processes within social assistance
• Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Assistance Act and Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Security Agency Act
• Knowledge and understanding of PAIA, POPIA and PAJA
• Competencies in verbal and written communication, policy analysis and development, planning and organizing, people management, project coordination, problem solving, computer literacy, facilitation and presentation, stakeholder and client liaison, monitoring, and report writing

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, review and monitor implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards for legal case assessment and legal adjudication and monitor compliance by SASSA, ITSAA Tribunal Members and staff members
• Coordinate the appointment and capacity building of Legal Tribunal Members of the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals
• Coordinate and manage adjudication services of social assistance appeals
• Manage and coordinate Legal Case Assessments
• Manage and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the sub-directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts

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