Legal Administration Officer (Mr5): Law Reform

Requirements

LLB degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in the provision of legal services. Experience in drafting legislation 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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