JOB PURPOSE

• To direct, oversee and drive the maritime legislation agenda in order to achieve the mandate and objectives of SAMSA

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Plan, organize, lead and manage the various maritime legislation requirements and implementation processes
• Provide technical support to the Department of Transport (DoT) with regards to the drafting of maritime policies, legislation and strategies
• Provide technical support to the SAMSA Centre’s, with particular reference to the Office of the CEO, in drafting and amending maritime regulations
• Provide legal advice and opinions on maritime and corporate related matters
• Participate at country to country bi-laterals and in the implementation of maritime agreements
• Oversee the development, implementation and management of SAMSA Information Management systems
• Oversee the development, management, monitoring, and evaluation of SAMSA corporate compliance
• Provide support on technical cooperation at a national, regional and continental level
• Manage financial, human and other resources
• Develop and manage performance compliance requirements (e.g. annual business plan, reports and ad-hoc requests)
• Provide reliable departmental financial projections for budgeting purposes and manage the allocated budget
• Identify departmental risks, develop a mitigation plan and implement the plan to manage departmental risks
• Decisively act on departmental audit findings and related management comments to prevent repeat audit findings
• Provide timeous and meaningful legal opinions and advice for decision making purposes
• Facilitate proactive dialogue and establish effective and efficient stakeholder liaison and information sharing
• Facilitate knowledge and represent SAMSA actively in local and international maritime engagement platforms
• Engage and promote internal stakeholder relations
• Effective management of performance for each direct report in line with the Performance Management Guidelines
• Support direct reports in the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Ensure that subordinates effectively apply newly acquired skills for improved performance
• Mentor and supervise Maritime Legislation personnel
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) specializing in Maritime Law or
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with relevant Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law
• Required certification or Professional Registration
• Admitted as an Attorney for South Africa

Knowledge and Experience

• Seven (7) years’ related work experience, of which at least three (3) years should be at a managerial/supervisory level
• Must have experience in the Maritime Industry

Competencies

• High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement:
• Knowledge of Maritime legislation
• Knowledge of policy and legislation development and implementation
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement processes
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
• Orally articulate with good written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Research skills
• Analytical ability with strong attention to detail
• Ability to draw reasonable and logical conclusions
• Acts ethically
• Can easily persuade and influence others
• Willingness to make tough decisions
• Able to delegate tasks and effectively manage a team
• Willingness to occasionally work after hours when required
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