DEPUTY DIRECTOR LEGAL

VACANCY

Applications are invited from highly competent and qualified persons to fill the following position which have arisen in the Office of the Auditor-General.

Reporting to:
Director Legal /Corporate Secretary
Job Summary
Guide the delivery of reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed legal advice to the Auditor- General on legal issues and the potential legal implications of various corporate strategy initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities
⦁ Provide legal advice on various legal issues pertaining to the day to day administration of the Office.
⦁ Review policy in relation to the pieces of legislation under the Office’s jurisdiction to be in alignment with the Constitution of Zimbabwe, Amendment (No.20) Act 2013.
⦁ Prepare legal documents and the necessary Cabinet papers in respect of Acts administered by the Office and submit the drafts for examinations to the Attorney General’s Office.
⦁ Advise disciplinary authorities in the Office on all disciplinary procedures and the Office’s Code of Conduct.
⦁ Prepare legal correspondence and court processes.
⦁ Report all court cases including court applications and judgments to the Auditor- General and or Audit Office Board as soon as they are out.
⦁ Submit monthly legal returns to the Auditor-General.

Qualifications and Experience
⦁ A bachelor of LLB Honours Degree or equivalent.
⦁ Aminimum of three (3) years’ experience.
⦁ Possession of a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Skills, Knowledge and attributes
⦁ Self-starter.
⦁ Must have thorough knowledge of Zimbabwean Labour Laws, Legislation, Regulation and Procedures.
⦁ Must have thorough knowledge of Acts/legislation being administered by the Office.
⦁ Must have capacity to liaise with external lawyers to monitor cases.