The Public Protector SA (PPSA) seeks to urgently appoint 2 Trainee Investigators on a 12 months contract to help in clearing the backlog of investigations reports through quality assurance and editing. The prospective candidates are required to have appropriate relevant qualifications plus knowledge in editing legal/law publications including articles published in law journals. These positions are based at the Head Office in Pretoria. Successful candidates will get a R5, 000 Monthly Stipend.
Reference Number: PPSA 03/05/2016
Duties and responsibilities
- Quality assurance of investigations reports in accordance the Public Protector SA approved format, structure and standards
- Screening draft investigation reports in premises for the Think Tank and for adherence to Think Tank operational manual
- Participate in the consolidation of investigation reports as per prescribed format and time frames
- Ensure responses/inputs made on reports are followed up with relevant investigators within set timeframes
- Conduct possible legal research on investigative reports and ensure final editing of reports is completed
- Ensure that investigative reports sent to the Public Protector by all Investigators m.t the reporting standards and are of good quality.
Qualifications
- Any Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Law
- An LLM Degree be an added advantage.
Skills, knowledge and competencies
- Professional, objective and neutral
- Attention to detail
- Ability to conduct legal research
- Holistic thinker
- Good writing and editing skills
- Analytical skills
- Knowledge of Administrative and Constitutional Law.
Enquiries: Mr Isaac Matlawe (012) 366 7097.
How to apply
Closing date is 10 June 2016.
- Interested candidates should apply using
- a cover letter,
- a certified copy of South African identity document;
- A recent CV and certified copy of the completed qualification.
Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows: Applications for Head Office, Pretoria to be sent for the attention of: Mr T Khunou at Private Bag X677, Pretoria 0001, or hand-deliver to: Public Protector House, 175 Lunnon Road Hillcrest Office Park. Hillcrest. Pretoria.
Fax and email applications will not be accepted.
Correspondences will be limited to the short-listed
Note: All appointments will be done in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 6 month probation period which rnay be extended to 12 months will be applicable. The successful candidates will be expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and performance agreement within 3 months of accepting the position. All successful candidates will have to undergo security.
The Public Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievernent and maintenance of representiwty (race, gender and disability). Preference will be given to the candidates whose appointment or promotion meets the requirements for Employment Equity representivity in the Office. People with Disabilities, Coloured, Indians and Females will be given preference.
Via – Public Protector