Chief Director: Legal and Legislative Services

Requirements: 

The applicants must be in a possession of a relevant Bachelor of Law Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; A Master’s Degree in Law will be an advantage; At least 10 years working experience in the Legal field and with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial Level; Experience in Education Law is a pre-requisite; The candidate must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate; The post requires a person with excellent leadership and strategic management skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literate including MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access); Research and policy formulation; Presentation skills; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic A valid driver’s license; Ability to work long hours and travel extensively. Process Competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientated and Customer Focus and Communication skills. Core Competencies: Strategic capability and Leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Knowledge management; People management and Empowerment; Promotion of communication, Innovation and Creativity. 

Duties: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing two Directorates: Legal Services and Legislative Services; 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); Providing legal advice to the entire Department; Coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and supporting the effective implementation of DBE legislation; Administering legislation of statutory bodies; Rendering a legal interpretation and advisory service to the DBE; Managing court cases on behalf of the Minister and DG of DBE; Drafting advice on national and international agreements and negotiating the terms of the agreement with parties.