Director: LAW Reform

Overview

Director of Law Reform to provide legislative drafting, vetting and policy support to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Law or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in Law reform.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme, as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), must be submitted prior to appointment.
• Experience in the legislation and policy development process.
• Knowledge: public service and departmental policies, legislation and procedures; environmental, administrative and mining legislation; research methodologies and presentation skills; legal administration; strategic coordination/planning; business planning; report/professional writing; business process management; organisation performance management; risk management; audit procedures; project management; planning and performance management legislation.
• Skills and Competencies: Advanced skills in policy formulation; advanced skills in legislative drafting; advanced negotiation skills; advanced statutory interpretation skills, adequate skills in computer use; advanced skills in financial and project management; advanced skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking; good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills; relationship management; stakeholder engagement; public relations; research; strategic capability and leadership; programme and project management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation (SDI); problem solving and analysis; people management and empowerment; client orientation and customer focus; ability to work under pressure and long hours; ability to work individually and in a team; good interpersonal relations, ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict; sense of responsibility and loyalty; objectiveness; integrity; service orientated; self-supervision; highly developed sense of honesty and protect the confidentiality of documents.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Provide legislative support (drafting, vetting and commenting on Bills, policies and subordinate legislation) to the Department.
• This includes drafting and legally vetting Policies, Bills, Regulations, Notices, Strategies, Plans, Norms, Standards and related workflows.
• Review Socio-Economic Impact Assessments (SEIAS) Reports.
• Review Comments and Responses Reports (CRRs).
• Taking Bills and some sub-ordinate legislation through the Cabinet process, Parliamentary process and engagements with the Office of the Chief State Law Advisor, and Parliamentary Legal Advisors.
• Provide legal support (legal opinions/advice/research on legislation administered by the department, submissions, briefing documents, responses to the public, media statements Parliamentary questions, support to interpretation queries and subordinate legislation).
• Legally vet applications for exemptions, authorisations, licenses and permits.
• Manage Delegations Register for the Department.
• Participate and represent the Department in forums, committees, meetings, and related stakeholder platforms.
• Coordinate law reform and policies through the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Process.
• Management of the Directorate including the performance of the staff, attend management meetings and financial management.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mr S Kobese Tel No: (012) 399 9351 OTHER POSTS

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS 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 assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preference, emotional intelligence and integrity. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013. MANAGEMENT ECHELON