Jobs: The Presidency

APPLICATIONS: The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 535 Proes Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Makgae
CLOSING DATE : 22 April 2011 at 16:30

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications as well as a comprehensive CV in order to be considered, It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.

Post 13/57: Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR 6)

Chief Directorate: Legal and Executive Services

SALARY : Salary range between R260 421 basic notch (plus service bonus, employer’s contribution to pension and medical aid, housing allowance) – R632 976 (all inclusive remuneration package which already includes basic notch and employer’s contribution to pension and a flexible portion, that can be structured within the prescripts) per annum depending on experience and qualification as per the OSD determination.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : B.Proc/LL.B degree At least eight years post-qualification experience, of which at least three years post-admission experience as an Attorney or Advocate experience in the interpretation and application of the law. Relevant experience in government. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service legislative framework. Knowledge of South African Constitutional Law is imperative. Good communication (both written and verbal), as well as interpersonal skills. Well-developed analytical skills. The ability to perform research. The ability to work long hours and under pressure.

DUTIES : Ensure that President’s Acts and Minutes submitted for the President’s signature comply with necessary requirements regarding format and content. Research the legal content of Executive Acts submitted for President’s signature and advise thereon. Conduct research on the constitutionality and legality of Acts of Parliament, Proclamations and Regulations submitted for the President’s signature. Monitor parliamentary debates and advise thereon. Attend to all queries regarding the Executive Ethics Code. Administer and process international agreements. Communicate with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to Executive Acts of the President.  Attend to queries and complaints from members of the public, as may be allocated from time to time. Ensure that government departments comply with the Manual on the Executive Acts of the President.

ENQUIRIES : Mr G Mphaphuli,Ttel: 012 300 5403.

Post 13/58: Legal Administrative Officer (MR1 - MR 5)

Chief Directorate: Legal and Executive Services

SALARY : Salary range between R108 030 basic notch (plus service bonus, employer’s contribution to Pension and Medical Aid, housing allowance) – R506,292 (all inclusive remuneration package which already includes basic notch and employer’s contribution to pension and a flexible portion, that can be structured within the prescripts) per annum depending on experience and qualification as per the OSD determination.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three-year qualification in Law. Relevant experience in dealing with legal issues in a Government department will be an advantage. Computer and research skills. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work under pressure and travel when required.

DUTIES : Provide Legal support and conduct research on legal issues, scrutinize Acts of Parliament before assent by the President, liaise with Parliament as a Sessionary 39 Officer, process and scrutinize Executive Acts of the President, refer matters to Ministries for consideration, liaise with government departments with regard to Executive Acts of the President, coordinate responses when matters affect various government departments, consult on legal issues, provide comments on specific matters,

ENQUIRIES : Mr G Mphaphuli, Tel. 012 300 5403.