SALARY : R483 219 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA. At least 8
years of post-qualification experience in delivering legal services.
Experience in drafting both primary and subordinate legislation.
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; 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 and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Draft, vet and comment on Bills, policies, and subordinate legislation; Provide
assistance in taking Bills through Parliament and assist in Cabinet and
Parliamentary processes; Provide legal opinions, advice and research on
legislation administered by the department; Comment or vet submissions,
letters, exemptions, authorizations, licenses or permits submitted to the
Minister/ DG; Draft or provide input on Ministerial submissions and briefings,
draft responses to media queries and Parliamentary queries; Provide legal
support in meetings; Provide inputs or comments on legislation or policies
received from other national departments; Manage delegation register for the
Department; Coordinate law reform and policies and Provide legal support
when environmental legislation is taken on review.
ENQUIRIE : Mr S Kobese Tel No: (012) 399 9351