The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Education is to commit to work with its stakeholders to promote effective teaching and learning through good governance, capable management and proficient leadership. Its vision is to advance excellence in quality education provision. The Department's values are integrity, consultation, accountability, professional...
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An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
Extensive credible experience in the rendering of reliable legal advisory services with regard to all legal matters.
DUTIES :
Manage and oversee the rendering of all legal advisory and litigation services to the Department. Manage and co-ordinate the development and maintenance of provincial education and training legislation, including conducting of research on legislation and case law, the drafting of Notices and Court documents and dealing with appeals for the Executive Authority.
Manage and assist with the interpretation of legislation and regulations. Co-ordinate the administering of legislation concerning statutory bodies. Manage the liaison with the State Attorney and the State Law Advisors.
Manage the monitoring of compliance, including negotiation of contracts, the compilation of interpretative guidelines for contracts and service level agreements as well as a contract management manual and compliance manuals on relevant procedures, the compilation of quarterly needs analysis reports as well as impact analysis reports, the conducting of legal research and the publishing of articles on legal services issues to keep the Department on track.
Design systems to improve the efficiency and productivity of the Directorate. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
Empower staff within the component through performance management, coaching, development, and skills transfer. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level.
Postal address: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X11341, Nelspruit, 1200. Applications may also be placed (recorded in the register) in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Ikhamanga Building of the Riverside Government Complex, Mbombela or uploaded on the following link: https://forms.gle/o9MBmwvn3xDFCSub8
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