Overview
Manager, Management Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Road Accident Fund
Purpose
of the Job
Reporting to the Senior Manager:
Litigation and Mediation, the successful incumbent is responsible for managing and reporting on operational litigation involving issues of 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.
Vacant Positions
We have vacant positions in the following RAF Offices:
Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Cape Town. Please apply in the office you are interested in.
Key Performance Areas Litigation Management
Manage 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 the matter should proceed to court.
Manage 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 Matters
Approve requests to appoint and instruct assessors and expert witnesses.
Guide in recommending settlements.
Mediation Management
Manage communication between disputing parties to facilitate mutual agreement.
Conduct introductory meetings to educate parties about arbitration processes.
Handle procedural matters in dispute resolution, including time requirements and witnesses.
Policy Review and Implementation
Contribute to developing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and processes.
Stay updated on effective policy and practice strategies.
Reporting
Prepare and submit reports 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 Management
Facilitate and manage communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage relationships with judiciary, staff attorneys, and counsel.
People Management
Source, develop, and retain a high-performance team.
Implement people management processes to address workplace issues.
Allocate, motivate, and evaluate staff to achieve goals.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent.
Postgraduate qualification in law is an advantage.
Mediation certification/course is an advantage.
6-8 years’ experience in a legal environment, including 3 years in personal injury litigation and 2 years in a management/supervisory role.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
Excellent communication skills.
Network and alliance building.
Planning, organizing, and coordinating.
Personal mastery, judgment, and decision-making.
Ethics and values.
Client service orientation.
Coaching and mentoring.
Dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of litigation management, legislation, and court processes.
NB: RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the employer. Successful candidates should structure their packages to suit their needs.
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Title: Manager, Management
Company: Road Accident Fund
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Management