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LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POST AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Legal Administrative Officer Post at the Department of Tourism in South Africa

DEADLINE: 22 September 2023

Legal Administrative Officer Post at the Department of Tourism in South Africa

POST: LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MR1-4
REF NO: DT 39/2023
SALARY: R228 915 – R397 323 per annum, (suitable notch to be determined in accordance with the OSD determination)
CENTRE: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: A SAQA recognised LLB degree, 1 to 8 years’ post qualification legal experience in accordance with the OSD determination. Knowledge of relevant Acts and Prescripts. Knowledge of the Constitution. Knowledge of the PFMA, knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules), Knowledge of PAJA & PAIA, computer literacy, analytical thinking, legal drafting, dispute resolution, legal research, good verbal and written communication skills and project management skills.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for administering legal advice/opinion in the Department, research the applicability of legal principles on legal Opinion, higher legal position of the Opinion, conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or regulations and legal principles with legal Opinions, formulate questions to be answered on legal Opinions, study and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinions, ascertain whether legislation is in accordance with principle of drafting and interpretation of statute, ascertain that intention of Department and entities are reflected in the said proposed bill or amendment bill, peruse and study draft of proposed bill or amendment bill, facilitate with the drafting for cabinet memorandum, pilot legislation through the parliamentary process, respond to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearing and parliamentary sessions, consult with relevant line function. Litigation management, provide evidence in regards to possible settlement and negotiate settlement with opponent, prepare instruction to State Attorney and make recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocate to be appointed if necessary, monitor the court case from the inception to its finally finalisation, consult with the relevant line function at each stage of the pleadings, draft, verify the contracts and international agreements to be drafted and edited, conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed, draft legal documents and advice on hand or mentor juniors on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, administrative duties, liaise with shareholders on legal interventions, draft and/or edit legal correspondence on all legal administrative enquiries, conduct awareness on the legal interventions, submit monthly and quarterly report to the Senior Legal Administration Officer.

ENQUIRIES: Mr AP Letsoalo Tel No: (012) 444 6313

NOTE: EE Requirements: Preference will be given to Coloured Male, Asian Male and White Male Candidates.

APPLICATIONS: Applications, quoting the relevant reference number must be forwarded to the attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria.

CLOSING DATE: 22 September 2023 at 16:30 (E-mailed, faxed and late applications will not be considered)

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.