NCC 01/0/2022: Legal Advisor: Prosecutions

Salary: R473 800 per annum (excluding benefits) | Centre: Groenkloof, Pretoria
Job Reference: NCC 01/0/2022
Purpose of the job: •To conduct prosecutions on behalf of the National Consumer Commission.
Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide assistance in prosecution of all contravention of the Act in the Tribunal
    1.1 Receive and assess case readiness for presentation to the Tribunal
    1.2 Prepare draft Tribunal orders, consent orders, compliance notices.
    1.3 Ensure that tribunal orders are communicated to investigators and to Provinces
    1.4 Report to the Tribunal on level compliance with orders issued.
    1.5 Develop effective internal processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in prosecution matters
  2. Asses and prepare cases for the Tribunal
    2.1 Make speedy decision on matters to be presented to the Tribunal
    2.2 Provide proper directives and advise to investigators on any additional information/ evidence required before the matter is
    presented before the Tribunal.
    2.3 Develop service level standards and internal processes for case preparations
  3. Represent the NCC at the tribunal and other court hearings
    3.1 Present all matters ready for hearing in the tribunal in accordance with established protocol,
    3.2 Liaise with the registrar of the tribunal to ensure effective communication and efficient implementation of the CPA
    3.3 Facilitate the settlement of any disputes between the NCC and the provincial consumer authorities and between the NCC
    and the Tribunal.
  4. Provide assistance in the development and maintenance of a database of tribunal decisions/orders
    4.1 Develop and maintain a database of all matters presented before the tribunal and its decisions
    4.2 Publish all orders and findings of the tribunal
    4.3 Manage referral of all cases to the tribuna
  5. Stakeholder Management
    5.1 Report all non-compliance with any tribunal order to law enforcement agencies.
    5.2 Follow-up and monitor progress made on prosecution of contempt matters in the criminal justice system
    5.3 Liaise with the criminal justice system agencies on co-operation
    5.4 Establish protocol on co-operation on contempt matters
    5.5 Keep reports on matters referred to the criminal justice system and compile proper reports
    5.6 Develop and maintain proper referral protocol of cases to the criminal justice system.
    5.7 Draft affidavits to establish prosecutable matter in the criminal justice system
    5.8 Testify in court on behalf of the NCC/Tribunal
  6. Provide assistance in the review of protocols and standards
    6.1 Review and make recommendations to the tribunal on effective processes and protocol to ensure proper administration of the
    act
    6.2 Develop mechanisms to monitor the impact on the implementation of processes and protocols


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Law. A valid Code EB driver’s licence. Admission as an
Attorney/Advocate.
Minimum Experience : 3 years Legal administrative experience in the private or public sector
Minimum Training: Computer Literacy: MS Office Package. Project Management and Knowlege of Regulatory Framework
Please apply by submitting an application letter, and attach a Curriculum Vitae, copies of qualifications ( andmatric), certificates and ID ( or other supporting documents) quoting the relevant reference number to the Director: Human Resources, 01 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027 . Applications must be submitted as one attachment to the following email address, recruitment@thencc.org.za or alternatively post your application to the following address: PO Box 36628, Menlo Park, 0101
For enquiries regarding the advertisement post, please contact Ms Mapheto at 012 428 7742 or Mr. Makhuvha at 012 428 7731
Failure to follow the above instructions will lead to the application being disqualified.
The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, criminal record, qualification and employment reference checks

It is the responsibility of the applicants with foreign qualifications to ensure that their qualifications are verified by SAQA. The NCC is committed to Employment Equity practices, preference will be given to members of the underrepresented groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity


CLOSING DATE: 28 OCTOBER 2022. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.