Senior Legal Administrative Officer (MR-6)

Overview

Provide professional legal support, draft public administration legislation, and advise the Department and Ministry on legislative processes.

Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in law, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Bachelor of Procurationis (B Proc) as recognised by SAQA, at least 8 years’ of appropriate post-qualification legal experience.
• Good knowledge of the South African legal system and a good understanding of legislative processes.
• Ability to draft legislation, conduct legal research, and work independently.
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Sound knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, and Public Finance Management Act is required.
• Good communication and writing skills, willingness to travel is essential.
• Knowledge of public service legislative and policy frameworks.

Duties

• To provide professional legal support and advice to the Department and Ministry.
• Drafting and scrutiny of public administration legislation.
• Provide guidance to the Department of Public Service and Administration in respect of legislative processes and participate in policy processes requiring reflection or entrenchment in legislation.
• Draft bills where drafting capacity does not exist elsewhere in the DPSA.
• Provide written or oral legal opinions on legislative matters pertaining to existing public administration related to legislative.
• Comment on draft legislation relating to the public administration.
• Provide oversight in respect of technical quality, adherence to best practice, and consistency with the constitution and other primary legislation of the DPSA.
• Review legislation administered by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration.
• Supervise and support the Legal Administration officer.

How to apply

E-mail your application to Advert152026@dpsa.gov.za

Enquiries: Adv. Mmasetshaba Matlou Tel No: (012) 336 1638

Notes

Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all non- SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS