Assistant Director: Environmental Legal Support Services at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide legal services to the department which includes support to the Director through litigation, legislative and legal assistance services. To assist the Director in providing functional and operational standard legal support and assistance to officials in the Directorate: Environmental Governance and other components in the Department. This post is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements An appropriate 4 year tertiary qualification (LLB, B.Juris or B.Proc degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years litigation/ legal advisory experience.

Recommendation Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examination; Experience in administrative, planning and environmental law.

Key Performance Areas Provision of the following: Standard litigation services; Assistance with regard to functional and operational legal support; Comments on national and provincial draft legislation which impacts on the Department.

Competencies Knowledge and understanding of the following: Environmental and Planning legislation; Constitutional law, Administrative law, criminal procedure, civil procedure and law of evidence; Interpretation of legislation; the provision of legal advice; Research analysis and application of legislation, the provision of legal advice; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office).

Remuneration R 376 596 per annum (Salary Level 9) Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.