Requirements: Education

The suitable candidate must hold an LLB Degree and be an admitted attorney.
Civil litigation experience within a legal practice is required.
A minimum of 1 year experience within a Regulatory Environment is an added advantage.
5 years post admission litigation experience.
Experience in a regulatory agency, the credit industry or working at a law firm/bar council will serve as an added advantage.

Duties:

The successful candidate will deal with litigation matters, which will include complex and contentious matters, on behalf of the department from the National Consumer Tribunal, High Court, SCA and Constitutional Court.
Drafting of pleadings and litigation of matters at the National Consumer Tribunal.
Assessing investigation reports and advising on enforcement action.
Preparing and presenting cases at tribunals and/or courts.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Conducting research on issues within the credit industry.

Technical skills :

Knowledge of the National Credit Act. and civil court procedures.
At least 5 years’ litigation experience.
Understanding of the South African Consumer Credit Market.
Ability to make decisions, give direction and take accountability.
Leadership skills.
Excellent writing ability.
Evaluative and problem solving skills.

Personal competencies:

Presentable, professional and confident while being diplomatic and tactful.
Must be able to work in a team oriented environment, manage conflict and promote team work.
Focused and disciplined as well as results driven
Well-spoken with good communication and listening skills
Flexible and innovative.
Must have strong personal and professional ethics with high levels of integrity