Deputy Director: Regulatory Risk Advice (3Year Contract Position), Ref No. POCS 01/2026 at Western Cape Department: Police Oversight and Community Safety

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year LLB Degree at NQF level 8 (or higher qualification); A minimum of 8 years proven post graduate experience in a legal environment; A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Legislative Drafting and Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and review draft regulations, amendments, and legal documentation in collaboration with Legal Services (e.g. Western Cape Community Safety Act); Regulatory and Legislative Advisory Services: Monitor developments in legislation and policy to update the Department on changes impacting regulatory requirements; Provide opinions based on law and court findings: Analyse legal issues and court rulings to develop clear, well-reasoned opinions; Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; Project Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Criminal court procedures; Research principles and procedures; Drafting and publishing legislation and regulations; Legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards (South African Constitutional Law and comparative systems, Administrative law, Interpretation of Statutes, Criminal Procedures, Law of Evidence); Public management and administration; Public policy; Stakeholder Management; Relationship Management. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Writing skills; Project Management; Legal Administration.