Applicants must be in a possession of a Bachelor of Law degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA; Must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate; A Master Degree in Law will be an advantage; Five years' experience at Middle/Senior Management level; At least 10 years working experience in the legal field; Experience in Education Law; Excellent leadership and strategic management skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills; Computer literate including MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access); Research skills and Policy Formulation skills; Presentation skills; Analytical and problem solving skills. PROCESS COMPETENCIES: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientated and Customer Focus and Communication skills. CORE COMPETENCIES: Strategic capacity and Leadership; People management and Empowerment; Financial Management; Change Management and Conflict Management; Good Communication (verbal and written) skills and computer literacy are essential. Candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic; A valid driver’s license.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing two Directorates: Legal Services and Legislative Services; Providing legal advice to the entire Department; Providing litigation support for Provincial Education Departments as well as drafting and monitoring implementation of education legislation (Bills; Acts and Regulations pertaining to the DBE); Coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and supporting the effective implementation of DBE legislation; Administering legislation of statutory bodies; Rendering legal interpretation and advisory service to the DBE legislation; Managing court cases on behalf of the Minister and the Director-General of DBE; Drafting advice on national and international agreements and negotiate the terms of the agreement with parties.
![]() | Department of Basic Education (DBE)Chief Director: Legal and Legislative Services 1 Vacancy-Permanent 222 Struben Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |