Director: Legislation

Overview

Director of Legislation required to manage drafting of public administration legislation and provide legal advice at the Department of Public Service and Administration.

Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Law, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or a Bachelor of Procurationis (B. Proc).
• Minimum 5 years at a middle or senior managerial level.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Legislative drafting.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Drafting conventions applicable in South Africa, Public Administration and other relevant/related legislation.
• Strategic priorities of Government.
• Must have sound understanding of operations management.
• Must have an understanding of drafting Public Administration legislation including bills and regulations.
• Must have managerial skills decision making, problem solving, written and verbal communication, Stakeholder management and coordination, Strategic thinking and leadership, analytical skills, interpersonal relations, teamwork, confidentiality, financial management, human resource management, research, change management and project and program management.
• Generic skills: Diversity management, communication and information management, interpersonal relations, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy and conflict management.
• Technical skills: Legislative drafting, legislative processes and legislation scrutiny.

Duties

• To manage drafting of Public Administration legislation.
• Review legislation administered by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration.
• Provide legal advice on matters concerning public administration legislation.
• Manage all the operations, systems, and processes of the directorate.
• Attend departmental management structures and any other meetings as directed.
• Participate in inter-departmental and intra-departmental committees, tasks, and project teams as nominated.

How to apply

E-mail your application to Advert202026@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 www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.’’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 Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Candidates will also be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizen 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. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as completing a financial interests declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. Note: Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/. MANAGEMENT ECHELON