To Provide efficient, sound and reliable legal services.
We are here to provide support and guidance in legal issues which have a direct bearing to Provincial Treasury. Draft subordinate legistlation such as rules, regulations, legal prescripts and polices pertaining to the management of the Department.
We are situated within Treasury House, on the 3rd floor, from Rooms 30, 309, & 305.
We, as the Directorate Legal Services commit ourselves to the following principles:-
To render assistance to our clients in a friendly and courteous mannner.
To welcome constructive criticism from clients.
To work and interact as a team and abide by professional standards in our interactions with clients.
To be accessible to our clients, and to perform our duties efficiently and effectively, by being committed to team work.
To be sincere, professional, consistent, transparent, loyal, trustworthy and maintain confidentiality in the cause of performing our functions.
Legal advice and options
Deal with litigations
Arbitrations
Disciplinary
Conciliation
Review agreement and contracts
Interpretation of Legislation and prescripts
Legal Compliance
Provide guidance and support to the entire department, advice the Office of the MEC, Office of the HOD, Senior Management and staff in all legal matters in order to manage and mitigate legal risks that might face the Department and office of the Ministry.
Co-ordinate with other Departments on all legal related issues which have direct bearing on Provincial Treasury and ensure the recovery of costs of its activities whenever possible.
Draft, scrutinize and edit Department contracts.
Draft subordinate legislation such as rules, regulations, legal prescripts and policies pertaining to the management of the Department and the regular review of legislation / policies applicable in the Department, perform duties of Deputy Information Officer in compliance with PAIA.
Ensure the efficient, effective and economic utilization of all resources to the component and development of staff.
