The Department of Basic Education was formed when the former National Department of Education was split into two: Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training. The DBE deals with all schools from Grade R to Grade 12, including adult literacy programmes. The aim of the DBE is to develop, maintain and support a South Africa...
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The applicant must in a possession of a relevant Bachelor of Law/Legal Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA;
A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level; Experience in Education Law is a pre-requisite;
The candidate must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate; Knowledge of the South African legal system and legal practices; Excellent leadership skills and strategic management skills;
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Directorate: Legal Services; Providing litigation support to the National Department of Basic Education (DBE) as well as Provincial Education Departments;
Providing legal advice to the entire Department; Coordination, monitoring, evaluating and supporting the effective implementation of legislation related to the basic education; Administering legislation of statutory bodies;
Managing court cases on behalf of the Minister and Director-General of the Department Basic Education; Drafting advice on national and international agreements and negotiating the terms of agreement with parties.
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