Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6) needed at South African Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB qualification. At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of the Constitution. Knowledge of the PFMA. Knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules. Knowledge of PAJA, PAIA, and POPIA. Knowledge of Contracts and Legislation.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for researching the applicability of legal principles on legal opinion; conducting research on applicable policy, legislation and legal principles with legal opinions; formulating questions to be answered on legal opinions; studying and citing relevant cases on aspects related to legal opinions; providing recommendation and conclusion within permissible legal prescripts; consulting clients to verify requests for opinion and contents of the opinion upon finalisation; ascertaining whether legislation is in accordance with principle of drafting and interpretation of statute;
• ascertaining that the intentions of the department and its entities are reflected in proposed or amendment bills; facilitating drafting of cabinet memorandums; responding to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearings and parliamentary sessions; establishing if the department should litigate or defend a matter; consulting with relevant line functions; providing evidence in regard to possible settlement and negotiating settlements with opponents;
• preparing instructions to State Attorneys and making recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocates where necessary; monitoring court cases from inception to finalisation; reviewing all pleadings at all stages for the court case as per court rules; exploring alternative dispute resolution options for each court case; ensuring that briefings are prepared and court orders are implementing effectively;
• drafting and verifying contracts and international agreements; conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed; determining if the contract is legal and whether it reflects the intention of the department; liaising with all stakeholders involved in the contract and negotiating on final control;
• certifying contracts and verifying consistency between instructions and the content of the contract; providing inputs into the strategic planning of the Directorate/ Chief Directorate and executing of the operational plan; providing supervision of Legal Administration Officers in the sub-directorate; submitting monthly and quarterly reports to the Director