Deputy Master: Master of High Court

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development · Gauteng

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REQUIREMENTS

An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA; 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; A Valid driver's licence.
Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations; Experience in the functional fields of the services provided by the Masters of the High Court and master's environment including Guardian's Fund; Understanding of Administration of Deceased & Insolvent Estates, Curatorship's and Trusts.
Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Planning, organizing and analytical skills; People development and empowerment; Strategic and conceptual orientation; Problem solving and decision-making skills; Communication skills verbal and written; Computer literacy.

Supervise and manage the administration of guardian funds, administration of deceased estate, insolvent estates, trust and curatorship as well as service points operations.
Monitor and review all legal and administrative operations at the Office of the Master of the High Court; Monitor all the functions within the office and contribute towards the strategic objectives of both the master's Branch as well as the Department; Provide effective and efficient delivery of services, financial and human resource management within the Office of the Master; Draft legal documents that provide clear justification; Mediate and conciliate disputes by advising on the outcome of its resolution.