Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR-6): REF NO: HRMC 40/25/5 at The Department of Home Affairs

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The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
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  Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR-6): REF NO: HRMC 40/25/5

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Law / Legal 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An LLB degree or equivalent 4 (four) year legal qualification at NQF level 7 (seven) as recognized by SAQA.
  • 8 (Eight) years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience, of which at least 4 (four) to 5 (five) years should have been in a Legislative Drafting environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is required.
  • Knowledge of all legislation (primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department.
  • Knowledge of the Public Service Act, 1994 and Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the South African Legal System and legal practices. Understanding of Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. Knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 and Regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (“PAIA”) and Regulations. Knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. A valid Driver's License.

  DUTIES :

  The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

  • Drafting of new or amending of existing legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department. Seeing Bills through the legislative process in Parliament.
  • Engagement with the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (“OCSLA”) on the drafting of new or the amending of existing legislation pertaining to the Department.
  • Provide verbal and written legal opinions relating to all pieces of legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department, as well as any other legislation, as and when requested to do so, including requests for access to information submitted in terms of PAIA.
  • Scrutinise or draft International Agreements and/or Memoranda of Understanding involving the Department. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation administered by the Department, as well as policies and procedures.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of resources. Ensure training needs are met. Ensure the Performance Management Development System is implemented. Provide inputs on the Strategic Plan and Annual Budget of the Department. Assist in developing an Operational Plan and Work Plan for the Directorate to ensure its achievement of the targets and goals.
  • Manage external consultants/service providers in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support digital transformation. 

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on erecruitment.dha.gov.za to apply

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