State Law Advisor: Legislation, Ref No. DOTP 40/2023 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of the Premier has an opportunity for a legally qualified person, preferably with legislative drafting experience, to be part of a dynamic team who are responsible for the legislative drafting needs of the Western Cape Government (Provincial Executive and all the provincial departments). 

Minimum Requirements  

•  LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney;
• LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience;
• LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience.
• Recommendation    
• Proven experience in a legal advisory capacity; General experience in parliamentary processes; Proven experience in research methods and computer literacy.

Key Performance Areas    

• Researching formulating drafting and editing legislation;
• Providing legal technical comments on draft legislation;
• Providing legal advice (including formal written opinions) on substantive legal issues;
• Scrutinising, drafting and editing legal documents and memoranda submissions and legal technical correspondence.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Constitutional and Administrative Law, public sector legislation, Interpretation of Statutes and relevant legislation and case law.
• Excellent legal writing and legislative drafting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least English
• Well developed innovative problem solving and analytical skills; sound organising and planning skills.