About the Role
The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking a Chief Director: Legal and Legislative Services to join its dedicated team in Pretoria. This pivotal role focuses on managing the provision of legal and legislative services for education institutions, ensuring compliance with national legislation while supporting strategic direction within the department. By providing essential legal support, you will play a significant part in enhancing the educational landscape of South Africa, impacting the lives of countless individuals through effective governance and policy development.
In this role, you will lead a skilled team, driving performance targets and ensuring that the Chief Directorate operates efficiently and effectively. Your work will help shape the future of post-school education and training, working closely with various stakeholders in the education sector. This opportunity is not just a job; it’s a chance to contribute to the public service and the betterment of society, making a difference in the lives of South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to developing a skilled and capable workforce in South Africa. It oversees the coordination of education and training in diverse sectors, playing a crucial role in shaping policies that enhance the country’s educational framework. Working in this department means you will be part of a mission to uplift communities through quality education, thereby fostering a more educated and skilled population.
By joining this department, you will contribute to the effective governance of educational institutions, ensuring they receive the legal guidance essential for their operation. The work done here is vital for the growth and sustainability of the education system, ultimately benefiting the entire nation.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the provision of legal and legislative services for educational institutions.
- Provide legal support to skills development initiatives and corporate services.
- Develop and present strategic business plans for the Chief Directorate.
- Ensure compliance with national legislation and internal directives.
- Oversee the performance management of the Chief Directorate, including budget control.
- Provide legal advice and draft legal opinions to support departmental functions.
- Act as a Deputy Information Officer, managing information and documentation.
- Conduct strategic planning and budgeting processes for the Chief Directorate.
- Mitigate legal risks and manage all resources within the Directorate.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate Undergraduate Qualification LLB degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of five years’ relevant experience at the Senior Managerial level in a legal environment.
- Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Program endorsed by NSG.
- Strong knowledge of Public Service Regulations, the Public Service Act, and the education landscape.
- Proven strategic management and leadership capabilities.
- Expertise in litigation, contract drafting, and statute interpretation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
How to Apply
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http:// z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Requirements
An appropriate Undergraduate Qualification LLB degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA.A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at the Senior Managerial level in Law environment.
Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programmed as endorsed by NSG.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act, TVET College operation and Governance, White Paper on PSET and South Africa post-school education and training landscape particularly its legislative framework, policies and regulations as well as legislation applicable in the public service, expertise in the government corporate management framework, financial management, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, risk management, strategic planning and supply chain management prescripts.
Proven strategic management and leadership capabilities and strong communicator with the ability to interact with the TVET College management.
Expertise in litigation, contract drafting, and interpretation of statutes.
Skills required: strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; programme and project management; change management; client orientation and excellent verbal and written communication.
Be proactive, committed with integrity.
A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Job Duties
To manage the provision of legal and legislative services.Provide legal and legislative services for Education Institution.
Provide legal and legislative services to skills development.
Provide legal support to corporative services and planning and policy development.
Render legal support for university institutions, technical vocational education and training institution.
Provide strategic direction for the functioning of the Chief Directorate.
Promulgate internal management directives and procedures for the Chief Directorate.
Present and obtain approval for the strategic business plan of the Chief Directorate.
Define goals and objectives for the Chief Directorate.
Manage the performance target for the Chief Directorate.
Control the allocated budget of the Chief Directorate according to departmental prescripts.
Compile performance agreement for sub-ordinates and ensure the development and mentoring of allocated members.
Manage the budgetary programme and ensure sound record management of the Chief Directorate.
Giving legal advice and drafting legal opinions on the application and effects of national legislation, providing strategic direction to the Unit and quality assurance on all legal issues and legal documentation in support of the Minister, Director- General, and the Department.
Provide day-to-day management of the Legal Services Unit and provide overall legal support.
Manage and administer information and documents for the Department as a Deputy Information Officer.
Conduct Strategic Planning, Budgeting and MTEF processes of the Chief Directorate to ensure high performance and cost effectiveness of legal services.
Management of Legal risks.
Manage all resources of the Directorate.
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All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise
