Chief Director: Legal Services at Department of Public Service and Administration

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 in Law/ Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or a Bachelor of Procurations (B Proc). Admitted as an attorney or an Advocate. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in Legal Services environment with specific focus on drafting and processing of legislation, litigation and provision of legal advice and opinions. Sound Knowledge of (1) the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, (2) the constitutional and legislative mandates of the Minister for the Public Service and Administration, (3) all other legislation related to public service and administration.

DUTIES :

• Manage the process of drafting Public Administration legislation. Manage the review of legislation administered by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration of Public Administration Manage the provision of legal advisory services to the Executive Authority, the department and external stakeholders. Manage the provision of ligation services. Perform duties of a Deputy Information Officer. Ensure the department’s compliance with the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA and other relevant legislation. Manage the operations, human and financial resources of the Chief Directorate. Attend all departmental and any other meetings as directed. Represent the department in intra-departmental, inter-departmental and other committees or work streams on legal matters.