SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISER: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES (OSD)

Job Overview

The Mpumalanga Provincial Government is hiring a Senior State Law Adviser for Legal Advisory Services in Mbombela, offering an all-inclusive remuneration package of R1,242,915 per annum (LP9 - OSD). Candidates must hold an LLB degree or equivalent NQF 8 legal qualification, be admitted as an Advocate or Attorney, and possess at least eight years of post-qualification litigation or advisory experience. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting provincial legislation and contracts, scrutinizing regulations, and managing legal risks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An LLB degree or a recognized 4-year legal qualification equivalent to NQF 8.
• Admission as an Advocate or Attorney.
• At least eight (8) years’ appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and the Constitution of South Africa.
• Practical experience in drafting of Bills.
• Knowledge of specifically the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Skills and competences: Legal Research and drafting, Dispute resolution, Analytical thinking, Communication skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Financial management skills, Computer literacy, Strategic planning capabilities and Leadership skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of legal advice and furnishing of oral and written legal opinions and assistance to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
• Drafting of Provincial legislation and on a continuous basis, for the rationalization of Provincial laws, including old order legislation.
• Draft employment contracts, service level agreements, memoranda, letters and any other documents with a legal bearing.
• Formulate and scrutinize Provincial legislation, including subordinate legislation, i.e. Proclamations, Notices, Regulations, etc.
• Certify internal documents.
• Making inputs concerning policy formulation and implementation and preparing comments on draft Bills and policies of National Departments.
• Management of risks as identified in respect of the Legal Advisory Services Unit.

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