The Office of the Premier has identified five Strategic outcome oriented goals, namely:
Provincial integrated planning;
Coordinated Provincial performance monitoring and evaluation;
Improved government communication system;
Improved security management; and
Effective coordination of government policies and programmes.
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Senior State Law Advisor: Legal Advisory Services (OSD)
Drafting of Provincial legislation, legal opinions and interpretation of legislation. Strategic capability and leadership, financial management, change management, knowledge management, People management and empowerment, programme and project management, service delivery innovations, communication, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
A degree in LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification.
Admission as an Advocate or Attorney. At least eight (8) years' appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience.
A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage; Knowledge of particular aspects of the Law; Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and the Constitution of South Africa, practical experience in drafting of Bills; Knowledge of Public Service, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
Skills and competences:
Legal Research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and Leadership skills.
Ability to work as a team, individual and under pressure.
DUTIES
Provision of legal advice and furnishing of oral and written legal opinions and assistance to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Being responsible for the drafting of Provincial legislation and on a continuous basis, for the rationalization of Provincial laws, including old order legislation
Draft employment contracts, service level agreements, memoranda, letters and any other documents with legal bearing
Formulate, and scrutinize Provincial legislation, including subordinate legislation, i.e. Proclamations, Regulations, etc.
Certify internal documents
Making inputs concerning policy formulation and implementation, and preparing comments on draft Bills and policies of National Departments
Management of risks as identified in respect of the Legal Advisory Services.
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