Assistant Manager- Legal and Ethics
The South African Council for Educators SACE · Gauteng
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- Matric, NQF Level 7 in the field of Law
- 3 years relevant experience acquired after obtaining the qualification
- Computer Literate, Negotiation/Arbitration/Mediation /Research/Civil Litigation/Court Practice / Alternative Dispute Resolution and correct application of the labour Law skills
- Managerial, Interpersonal and communications skills
Key area of responsibilities
Assist the Ethics Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the Code of Professional Ethics
- Assist in assessing every complaint received by the Council for an alleged contravention of the Code of Professional Ethics and determine whether the complaint warrants an investigation.
- Assist in investigating and appearing in investigations into every complaint lodged with the Council alleging a contravention of the Code of Professional Ethics by an educator whose name appears on the register initial investigation.
- Collate documentation, conduct research and contact witnesses in preparation for prosecuting in a complaint which the Disciplinary Committee has set down for hearing.
- Appear as a representative of Council at Disciplinary Hearings of Council and to prosecute in such matters.
- From time to time, mediate in complaints where disciplinary action is not necessary.
- Assist the Legal and Ethics Manager in advising the Ethics; Executive Committees and Council with regards to the nature and extent of disciplinary measures, procedures and prescriptions that the Council can take to enforce the Code of Professional Ethics to ensure uniformity and consistency and to promote professional conduct.
- Assist in ensuring that Ethics Committees' decisions are implemented.
- Assist in preparing opposing arguments on behalf of Council in respect of appeal lodged.
- Assist in continuously reviewing the Code of Professional Ethics to determine its effectiveness and to ensure that it complies with generally accepted best practice in the education sector.
Administration
- Drafting of investigation and/or mediation notices and/or subpoenas for witnesses and/or summons and presenting those to LED Manager and/or Head of Ethics and Professional Development for review and/or authorization.
- Gathering of evidence during an investigation and/or mediation and compiling comprehensive investigation reports.
- Compile and consolidate monthly activity plans and reports for subordinates.
- Supervise subordinates in the execution of their core functions and manage the division in the absence of the Legal and Ethics Manager.
- Assist in facilitating on Acts and Procedures administered by or having relevance on the work of Council.
- Any occasional duties that may be assigned by the CEO and HEPD to facilitate the smooth running of the SACE.
Public Relations
- Represent SACE on the request of the Chief Executive Officer CEO; Head of Ethics and Professional Development HEPD and Legal and Ethics Manager at internal SACE stakeholder and external events – i.e. media interviews, workshops, conferences, etc.
- Assist in the monitoring of newspaper reports and assist the Legal Affairs Manager in drafting responses to media enquiries and reports.