The Department of Tourism is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts.
APPLICATIONS
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number must be forwarded to the attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department of
Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2023 at 16:30 (E-mailed, faxed and late applications will not be considered)
NOTE
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before
the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All
instructions on the application form and this advert must be adhered to. Failure tocomply with these requirements will result in the applicants being disqualified.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not beencontacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the rightnot to make an appointment. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to preemployment screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Shortlisted candidates may further be subject to a job-related test.
One of the minimum entry requirements for SMS is the pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Department of Tourism processing your personal information subject to POPIA.
POST 32/79 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MR1-4 REF NO: DT 39/2023
SALARY : R228 915 – R397 323 per annum, (suitable notch to be determined in accordance
with the OSD determination)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS
A SAQA recognised LLB degree, 1 to 8 years’ post qualification legal experience in accordance with the OSD determination. Knowledge of relevant Acts and
Prescripts. Knowledge of the Constitution. Knowledge of the PFMA, knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules), Knowledge of PAJA &
PAIA, computer literacy, analytical thinking, legal drafting, dispute resolution, legal research, good verbal and written communication skills and project management
skills.
DUTIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for administering legal advice/opinion in the Department, research the applicability of legal principles on legal Opinion,
higher legal position of the Opinion, conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or regulations and legal principles with legal Opinions, formulate
questions to be answered on legal Opinions, study and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinions, ascertain whether legislation is in accordance
with principle of drafting and interpretation of statute, ascertain that intention of Department and entities are reflected in the said proposed bill or amendment bill,
peruse and study draft of proposed bill or amendment bill, facilitate with the drafting for cabinet memorandum, pilot legislation through the parliamentary process,
respond to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearing and parliamentary sessions, consult with relevant line function. Litigation management, provide
evidence in regards to possible settlement and negotiate settlement with opponent, prepare instruction to State Attorney and make recommendations for appointment
of suitable Advocate to be appointed if necessary, monitor the court case from the inception to its finally finalisation, consult with the relevant line function at each
stage of the pleadings, draft, verify the contracts and international agreements to be drafted and edited, conduct research on applicable policy, legislation or
regulation to be followed, draft legal documents and advice on hand or mentor juniors on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification for
a particular position pertaining to the case, administrative duties, liaise with shareholders on legal interventions, draft and/or edit legal correspondence on all
legal administrative enquiries, conduct awareness on the legal interventions, submit monthly and quarterly report to the Senior Legal Administration Officer.
ENQUIRIES : Mr AP Letsoalo Tel No: (012) 444 6313
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to Coloured Male, Asian Male and
White Male Candidates.
All the best with your applications