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Research advises

Research advises

Affirmative PortfoliosKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure that research reports are compliant with the Restitution Act and provide timely feedback to restitution coordinators on report quality.
  • Capacitate research coordinators in drafting research reports.
  • Ensure correct and appropriate annexures are attached to reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Draft legal opinions.
  • Draft section 11 notices, section 11A(4) notices, and dismissal letters.
  • Draft referral notices and memoranda in terms of relevant sections.

    • Manage Dismissal Processes

  • Prepare dismissal memoranda for the RLCC.
  • Serve the first letter to claimants.
  • Compile representations by claimants to the RLCC.
  • Serve the second letter to claimants.

    • Report to the Research Manager and compile project plans, as well as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

    Requirements

  • An appropriate graduate or postgraduate law qualification recognized by SAQA (NQF Level 8).
  • Admission as an advocate or attorney in the High Court of South Africa is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in the legal profession.

    • Experience and Personal Qualities

  • Proven understanding of project management systems.
  • Understanding of land data, cadastral data, property descriptions, deeds information, and map reading skills.
  • Knowledge of M&E and statistical analysis.
  • Excellent data administration and management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
  • People management capabilities.
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of the Restitution of Land Rights Act No 22 of 1994.
  • Ability to interpret the law as it pertains to restitution.
  • Knowledge of the South African Constitution of 1996.
  • Understanding of the legislative mandate of commissions, relevant government policies, and legislation impacting the commission and its stakeholders.

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