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POST 08/24 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER MR5
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
LLB/ Legal Administration Degree or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience post qualification within the relevant field.
An extensive understanding of Legislative administration, Environmental Law, Administrative Law.
Knowledge.
Understanding of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts relevant to the post and Legislation.
Knowledge of strategic coordination/planning, Business planning and Policy development.
Applicant must have a comprehensive knowledge of facilitation of project management, research methodologies and presentation, audit procedures and risk management.
Have good reporting / professional writing, policy formulation and negotiation skills.
Advanced skills in policy formulation and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to gather and analyse information, and develop and apply policies.
Ability to work with difficult persons and work under extreme pressure and to resolve conflict.
The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.
Duties
Coordinate and administer appeals submitted to the Department relating to the Marine Living Resources Act; National Forestry Act, 2008; and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, in terms of the relevant legislation and guidelines and any other relevant legislation.
Initiate the appeal process within the time frames provided for in the appeals protocol and Regulations.
Draft ministerial submissions and appeal decisions in respect of appeals relating to the MLRA.
Ensure adherence to timeframes as per legislation and regulatory framework.
Prepare briefing notes for the Minister on appeals.
Manage the drafting of ministerial submissions and recommendations on appeals in respect of decisions taken by delegated officials under the NFA and PAIA.
Draft presentations and briefing notes to Minister and/or Parliament.
Draft submissions, briefing documents, responses to the public, media statements etc in relation to appeals.
How to apply
Email: 2026@dffe.gov.za
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