Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6): Mining Appeals at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB Degree or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years’ experience post qualification in in the relevant field.
• An extensive understanding of law, Public Services and Departmental procedures. Applicant must have a broad knowledge of strategic coordination, policy development, risk management and audit procedures.

DUTIES :

• Manage the coordination and administration of appeals in terms of NEMA and other applicable legislation with specific on mining related appeals. Receive and respond to all appeals related queries from stakeholders including the appellants and applicants using the CD service standards. Convene appeals committee meeting to discuss the appeals depending on the complexity of the appeal.
• Attend the filing of finalized appeals in terms of internal filing policies and guidelines. Manage the coordination and administration of waste management and enforcement appeals. Manage the drafting of ministerial submissions and appeal decisions in respect of environmental authorizations issued by the DMRE.
• All grounds of appeal, responding statements and line function comment to be captured in a logical sequence in appeal decision. Adherence to timeframes as per the 2014 National Appeal Regulations. Manage the provision of general legal support. Ensure the drafting of instructions to counsel requesting legal opinions. Provide support to litigation on appeals matters by attending consultations with counsel and compile record