About the Role
The Department of Basic Education is seeking a skilled Legal Administration Officer (MR5) to join their dynamic team in Pretoria. This role is crucial for ensuring that legislation and policies governing education in South Africa are drafted, reviewed, and implemented effectively. As a Legal Administration Officer, you will be at the forefront of law reform, providing essential legal opinions and assisting in the parliamentary processes that shape the education landscape of the country. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of education and public service in Pretoria and beyond.
This position not only offers the chance to work within a pivotal government department but also allows you to play a significant role in enhancing educational policies that affect millions of South African learners. Your expertise in legal services and legislative drafting will be instrumental in ensuring that laws are not only compliant but also reflective of the needs of the community.
About the Department
The Department of Basic Education is dedicated to providing quality education to all learners in South Africa. Its mission encompasses the development and implementation of policies that promote an inclusive, equitable, and effective education system. Working in this department means being part of a passionate team committed to improving educational outcomes and facilitating lifelong learning opportunities for every citizen. Your work will contribute to shaping the future of education in South Africa, making it a rewarding experience.
What You’ll Do
- Draft, vet, and comment on Bills, policies, and subordinate legislation to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Assist in the parliamentary processes for Bills, providing legal support for Cabinet submissions and parliamentary queries.
- Conduct legal research and provide well-informed opinions on legislation and policies managed by the department.
- Manage submissions, authorizations, licenses, and permits, ensuring they meet legal standards.
- Coordinate law reform initiatives and provide legal support for environmental legislation reviews.
- Handle the delegation register and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
What You’ll Need
- An LLB degree or a relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in providing legal services, particularly in legislative drafting.
- Knowledge of public service policies, environmental legislation, and project management principles.
- Advanced skills in policy formulation, negotiation, and statutory interpretation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing relationships with stakeholders and the public.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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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.
Job 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
