Advertiser: Department of Home Affairs
Location: Pretoria
Salary: A basic salary of R249, 996 to R616, 758 per annum. In addition, a range of competitive benefits are offered. (An appropriate all inclusive salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on the OSD)
Centre: Head Office: Pretoria.Chief Directorate: Legal Services, Directorate: Legislative Drafting,
Requirements:
An LLB Degree or a 4 year recognised qualification in the related field plus at least 14 years' post-graduate relevant legal experience
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is recommended
Practical experience in drafting of primary and secondary legislation, legal opinions, Memoranda of Understanding and International Agreements
Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
Promotion of Access to Information Act
Public Finance Management Act
The successful candidate must have conceptual and analytical thinking, Numeracy and Legal Writing Skills, Written and Verbal communication Skills, Interpretation and Policy Interpretation Skills,
Presentation Skills
Problem Solving and Strong Analytical Skills
Financial and Project Management Skills
Planning and Organising Skills, Research Methodology and Diplomacy Skills, Time Management Skills, Honesty and Integrity
Computer Literacy in Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint
A Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are essential.
Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:
Drafting of new, and amending of existing legislation administered by the Department
Seeing Bills through the legislative drafting and parliamentary process, and the drafting of legal documents on behalf of the Department (i.e. Bills, Regulations, Cabinet Memoranda etc.)
Providing verbal and written legal opinions on a variety of matters pertaining to the Department
Providing legal opinions, including legal opinions on requests received in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act on information held by the Department and assisting in the drafting/scrutiny and finalisation of International Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
Enquiries: Adv Tsietsi Sebelemetja, Tel No. (012) 406 4271
The Department of Home Affairs is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) through the filling of position. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will further the objective of representivity will receive preference.
Applications:
Applications must be sent to the correct address as indicated below, to reach the address on or before the closing date. Applications sent to a wrong address and/or received after the closing date or those that do not comply with the requirements, will not be taken into consideration. In the event of hand-delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register as proof of application.
Kindly ensure that the relevant reference number is quoted and applications are directed to the relevant province as indicated below: Direct applications to: The Department of Home Affairs, Eastern Cape Province: Postal address: Private Box 7413, King Williams Town, 5600, Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William's Town, 5600 Head Office: Postal address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria 0001, Physical Address; The Hallmark Building, Corner Johannes Ramokhoase & Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria. Mpumalanga Province: Postal Address: Private Bag X11464, Nelspruit, 1200, Physical Address: 2nd Floor, Bateleur Building 16 Nel Street, Nelspruit, 1200.
Closing date: 23 August 2013
Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, including the details of at least two contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant) and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (with an original certification stamp). It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority. Where a valid driver's licence is a requirement, applicants must attach certified copies of such licences. No faxes or e-mailed applications will be considered. If no contact is made within three months of the closing date, please accept that the application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a performance agreement and be subjected to security clearance procedures. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a competency assessment. Candidates who possess a tertiary qualification, as well as those who promote representivity (especially People with Disability), will receive preference.
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in a rapidly changing organisation? The Department of Home Affairs has embarked on an extensive turnaround programme, aimed at developing a culture of responsiveness and improved service delivery. We are looking for committed, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to deliver a world-class service.
If you have what it takes to serve the needs of South Africa's citizens, residents and visitors - and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions,- then respond before the closing date. Join our leadership team in transforming our vision into a reality.
Reference number: HRMC 65/13/1
Closing date: 23 August 2013
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