POST 06/30 : SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-6) REF NO: HRMC 4/26/1 (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Drafting
This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are kindly requested to re-apply.
SALARY : R586 956 – R1 386 972 per annum (MR-6), (a basic salary package). Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation for Legally Qualified Personnel.
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree as recognized by SAQA. 8 Years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience is required; of which 3 or more years’ experience in a Legislative Drafting environment will serve as an added advantage. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate will also serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of all legislation (primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, 1994 and Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the South African Legal System and legal practices. Understanding of Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. Knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 and Regulations. Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (“PAIA”) and Regulations. Knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. A valid Driver’s License. Required skills and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. People management and empowerment. Financial management. Honesty and integrity. Program and project management. Change management. Communication. Knowledge management. Decision-making. Influencing and networking. Planning and organizing. Interpersonal skills. Technical skills: Writing/drafting of legal documents. Computer literacy. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support digital transformation.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Drafting of new or amending of existing legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department. Seeing Bills through the legislative process in Parliament. Engagement with the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (“OCSLA”) on the drafting of new or the amending of existing legislation pertaining to the Department. Provide verbal and written legal opinions relating to all pieces of legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department, as well as any other legislation, as and when requested to do so, including requests for access to information submitted in terms of PAIA. Scrutinise or draft International Agreements and/or Memoranda of Understanding involving the Department. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation administered by the Department, as well as policies and procedures. Ensure optimal utilization of resources. Ensure training needs are met. Ensure the Performance Management Development System is implemented. Provide inputs on the Strategic Plan and Annual Budget of the Department. Assist in
developing an Operational Plan and Work Plan for the Directorate to ensure its achievement of the targets and goals. Manage external consultants/service providers in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support digital transformation.

ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Mr BC Mathatho Tel No: (012) 406 4250
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or legalrecruitment@dha.gov.za