Department of Defence Legal Jobs in Pretoria
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DUTIES
- Provide sound legal advice/opinions on Legislation and International Instruments applicable to the DoD, such as Memoranda of Understanding (MoU).
- Draft and review legislation and subordinate legislation of the DoD.
- Maintain and monitor the DoD Legislative Programme.
- Keep record of all matters relating to the Dod legislative programme.
- Obtain and collate inputs from stakeholders regarding the DoD Legislative Programme.
- Efficiently carry out legislative functions and manage processes in respect of legislation.
- Draft all legislative documents, such as Cabinet Memo’s and documents required by Parliament.
- Provide legal support to other sub-directorates and Director Legal Advice, as required.
- Attend consultations, meetings, legislative sittings and legislative forums in respect of legislative matters.
- Provide legal advice and inputs on legislative issues.
- Manage the Government Gazette publications of the DoD.
- Manage and direct the Sub-Directorate: Legislative Drafting and MoU.
REQUIREMENTS
- LLB plus at least 8 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification. The salary at appointment will be determined in accordance with OSD determination.
- Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is preferred.
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Special requirements (skills needed):
- Knowledge of the Legislative Processes and Parliamentary Rules. Knowledge of the Constitution, Defence Act, Interpretation Act, and other applicable legislation, and international law.
- Knowledge and skills of legislative writing and drafting is required.
- In addition, general knowledge of law, negotiation skills, presentation skills, management skills, good communication skills (written and verbal), computer literacy, research skills and ability to conduct legal research using legal research programs, is required.
- The ability to think analytically and strategically.
- The ability to solve problems, make presentations on legislative matters and negotiate.
- The ability to manage subordinates and conduct good interpersonal relations.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
SALARY: R586 956 – R1 386 972 per annum (MR-6)
CENTRE: Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
REF NO: DLSD/12/13/25/02
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