Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR 6)

The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance.

Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (obtainable from any Government institution), accompanied by certified copies of qualifications with proof of academic records, as well as a comprehensive CV and a copy of ID. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have his/her foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.

Candidates for the level 13 & 14 posts above will be subject to competency assessments prior to appointment. On assumption of duty, they will have to enter into performance contract and submit a Financial Disclosure on an annual basis.

Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number, to: The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria 0001 OR hand-deliver at 535 Proes Street, Pretoria, for the attention of Ms M Makgae.

Closing date: 18 March 2011 @ 16:30

Unit: Legal and Executive Services

Salary: An all-inclusive salary package ranging between R349, 817.48 and R632, 976 per annum depending on experience
Pretoria

Requirements: l B.Proc/LL.B degree l At least 8 years post-qualification experience / at least 3 years post-admission experience as an Attorney or Advocate l Experience in the interpretation and application of the law l Relevant experience in Government l Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service legislative framework l Knowledge of South African Constitutional Law is imperative l Good communication (both written and verbal) as well as interpersonal skills l Well developed analytical skills l The ability to perform research l The ability to work long hours and under pressure.

Duties: l Ensure that President’s Acts and Minutes submitted for the President’s signature comply with necessary requirements regarding format and content l Research the legal content of Executive Acts submitted for President’s signature and advise thereon l Conduct research on the constitutionality and legality of Acts of Parliament, Proclamations and Regulations submitted for the President’s signature l Monitor parliamentary debates and advise thereon l Attend to all queries regarding the Executive Ethics Code l Administer and process international agreements l Communicate with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to Executive Acts of the President l Attend to queries and complaints from members of the public, as may be allocated from time to time l Ensure that Government departments comply with the Manual on the Executive Acts of the President.

Enquiries: Mr G Mphaphuli, tel. (012) 300-5403