RAF Attorney: High Court

RAF Attorney: High Court (3-Year Fixed Term Contract)
Division: Governance
Reference No: 5405
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Disability (EE Targeted Role): No
T.A.S.K Grade: 16
Job Posting Salary: R1,028,791.00
Job Posting End Date: 11 March 2025

The Road Accident Fund’s Mission:
The RAF’s mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within South Africa’s borders, rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner, and promote safe road usage.

Purpose of the Job:
The RAF Attorney: High Court is responsible for managing all High Court matters within the Fund, offering litigation services, and performing a range of tax-related services, including tax bill compliance, in accordance with South African laws and regulations.

Key Performance Areas:

• Policy Review and Implementation:

  • Contribute to developing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Stay updated with effective policy execution strategies.

• Preparation and Research on Related Litigation Matters:

  • Conduct research for trial preparation.
  • Consult with client departments, representatives, and witnesses for case documentation.
  • Draft pleadings to justify the case position.

• Mediation Process:

  • Take required steps in the mediation process per court rule amendments.
  • Complete mediation with joint minutes within 5 days of conclusion.

• Represent the RAF in Third-Party Claims Litigation:

  • Attend court appearances for third-party litigation matters.
  • Manage file administration and ensure compliance with trial dates.
  • Handle appearances at courts, tribunals, and mediation hearings.

• Settle Non-Litigious Matters Before Trial:

  • Perform early file assessments and expert consultations.
  • Recommend settlements and handle pre-trial consultations.

• Provision of Legal Advice to RAF:

  • Provide well-researched legal advice on various matters impacting the organization.
  • Prepare legal opinions and conduct legal research.

• Taxation Services:

  • Deliver a full range of tax services, including tax bill compliance.
  • Build relationships and offer expertise in tax services and income tax returns.

• Reporting:

  • Prepare and submit regulatory reports to update or inform management decisions.
  • Develop reports and guide the process through alignment with RAF’s strategy.

• Stakeholder Management:

  • Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Represent RAF in external activities and events.

• People Management:

  • Ensure sourcing, development, and retention of a high-performance team.
  • Implement human capital processes and manage performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Law (or equivalent).
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court or Advocate.
  • Right of appearance in the High Court.
• Experience:
  • 5–7 years’ legal experience post-graduation/admission.
  • At least 2 years in personal injury litigation.

Additional Information:

• RAF offers Total Employment Cost (TEC) packages, with no additional contributions from the employer. Successful candidates will structure their packages according to personal needs.
• Preference will be given to people with disabilities in line with employment equity principles.
• Security vetting will be conducted on all prospective employees.
• Applicants must have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Closing Date: 11 March 2025

Application:
Applicants should apply online through the RAF portal.

Important:
If you do not hear from us within six weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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