Senior Legal Administration Officer: Legislative Drafting and MOU needed at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB plus at least 8 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification.
• The salary at appointment will be determined in accordance with OSD determination. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is preferred. 

DUTIES :

• Provide sound legal advice/opinions on Legislation and International Instruments applicable to the DoD, such as Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). Draft and review legislation and subordinate legislation of the DoD.
• Maintain and monitor the DoD Legislative Programme. Keep record of all matters relating to the DoD Legislative programme.
• Obtain and collate inputs from stakeholders regarding the DoD Legislative Programme. Efficiently carry out legislative functions and manage processes in respect of legislation.
• Draft all legislative documents, such as Cabinet Memo’s and documents required by Parliament. Provide legal support to other sub-directorates and Director Legal Advice, as required. Attend consultations, meetings, legislative sittings and legislative forums in respect of legislative matters.
• Provide legal advice and inputs on legislative issues. Manage the Government Gazette publications of the DoD. Manage and direct the Sub-Directorate: Legislative Drafting and MoU.