Senior Legal Administration Officer MR6 at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB Degree or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience post qualification within the relevant field.
• An extensive understanding of Legislative administration, knowledge of general legal drafting, Environmental Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law.
• The applicant must have a general legal knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts relevant to the post. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the processing and administration of appeals submitted to the Department in terms of the Marine Living Resource Act, 19198, the National Forestry Act, 2008, and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 and any other relevant legislation.
• Convene appeals committee meetings to discuss the appeals depending on the complexity of the appeal. Manage the drafting of ministerial submissions and recommendations on appeals in respect of decisions taken by delegated officials under the MLRA.
• Ensure that draft recommended Appeal Decision adheres to the guiding principles of the MLRA and the principles of administrative justice in accordance with the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (PAJA). Manage the drafting of ministerial submissions and recommendations on appeals in respect of decisions taken by delegated officials under the NFA and PAIA.
• Ensure that the recommended appeal decision is based on documentary and/or science-based evidence. Attend to the drafting of instructions to the State Attorney and legal counsel on appeals or appeal related matters that require legal opinions.