LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR5): MINING APPEALS

Job Overview

The Department is hiring a Legal Administration Officer (MR5) for Mining Appeals based in Pretoria, offering a salary of R464 634 per annum. Responsibilities include coordinating appeals, drafting ministerial submissions, providing legal and litigation support, and managing stakeholder queries. Applicants must hold an LLB degree or SAQA-recognized equivalent, possess at least eight years of post-qualification experience, demonstrate knowledge of public service procedures, and have a valid driver's license.

Requirements & Qualifications

• LLB Degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience post qualification within the relevant field
• Extensive understanding of law administration, Public Services and Departmental procedures
• Broad knowledge of strategic coordination, policy development, risk management and audit procedures
• Understanding of the facilitation of project management, research methodologies and presentation
• Good reporting / professional writing, policy formulation and negotiation skills
• Ability to gather and analyse information, and adherence to timelines is essential
• Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflicts
• Valid driver’s license

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer appeals in terms of the relevant legislation and guidelines, with a specific focus on Oceans and Coasts-related appeals
• Receive and respond to all appeals-related queries from stakeholders, including the appellants and applicants
• Convene the appeals committee meeting to discuss the appeals, depending on the complexity of the appeal
• Attend the filing of finalised appeals in terms of internal filing policies and guidelines
• Coordinate and administer permitting appeals
• Draft ministerial submission and appeal decisions in respect of oceans and coastal appeals
• Ensure that all grounds of appeal, responding statements and line function comment to be captured in a logical sequence in appeal decision
• Prepare briefing notes for the Minister on appeals
• Provide general legal support
• Provide support to litigation on appeals matters by attending consultations with counsel and compile record

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