The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is the justice department of the South African government. The department provides administrative and financial support to the court system and the judiciary (which are constitutionally independent of the executive), oversees the National Prosecuting Authority, provides legal advice and representation ...
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LLB Degree or recognized 4 year legal qualification;
At least 5 years appropriate post qualification litigation / advisory experience of which legislative drafting and conducting legal research forms a component;
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Knowledge and experience in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, International Law and Labour Law.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:
Investigate, evaluate, draft new and amend primary and subordinate legislation which has a bearing on the line functions of the Department; Conduct Socio-economic on matters pertaining to primary and subordinate legislation (after analyzing relevant policies);
Conduct legal research on matters pertaining to primary and subordinate legislation (after analyzing relevant policies); Draft memoranda, reports and government notices;
Draft and prepare the necessary documents to present Bills to Clusters and Parliament; Evaluate and give inputs on draft legislation prepared by other Departments.