Manager Pretoria / Johannesburg / East London / Cape Town & Durban

Purpose of the JobReporting to the Senior Manager : Litigation and Mediation, the successful incumbent is accountable for managing and reporting on operational litigation issues concerning constitutionality.The incumbent will support the Senior Manager on all litigation-related matters aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board.

We have vacant positions in the following RAF Offices : Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Cape Town.

Please apply to the Office you are interested in.Key Performance AreasLitigation ManagementManage the implementation of the overall litigation strategy.Institute and defend litigation actions for and against the RAF.Manage and monitor the litigation risk of the RAF.Manage referred claims litigation to determine if a settlement can be reached or if the matter should proceed to court.Manage the high court and magistrate court attorneys, as well as other service providers supporting the litigation unit.Provide oversight to ensure attorneys perform their roles effectively and efficiently.Administration of Non-Litigious MattersApprove requests to appoint and instruct assessors and expert witnesses.Guide in recommending settlements.Mediation ManagementManage communication between disputing parties to guide them to mutual agreement.Conduct introductory meetings to educate parties about arbitration.Handle procedural matters in dispute resolution, including time requirements and witnesses.Policy Review and ImplementationContribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and processes.Stay updated on effective policy and practice execution strategies.ReportingPrepare and submit regulation reports and other documentation to update management and inform decisions.Develop reports, policies, and procedures aligned with RAF's strategy.Create functional reporting systems for management and performance tracking.Stakeholder ManagementManage communication and relationships with internal and external parties, including the Judiciary and legal counsel.People ManagementSourcing, developing, and retaining a high-performance team.Implement people management processes to address workplace conflicts and deviations from standards.Allocate, motivate, and evaluate team members to achieve their goals.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.Mediation certificate / course is an advantage.6-8 years' experience in a legal environment, including 3 years in personal injury litigation and 2 years in management / supervision.Technical and Behavioral CompetenciesExcellent communication, planning, organizing, and coordinating skills.Personal mastery, judgment, and decision-making abilities.Strong ethics, client service orientation, and dispute resolution skills.Knowledge of litigation management, relevant legislation, court processes, and legal procedures.NB : RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer.

Successful candidates are required to structure their packages to suit their needs.

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