Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6) at North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent plus LLB Degree or equivalent relevant qualification. At least eight (8) years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Extensive experience at Supervisory level in Civil Litigations, legislative drafting, drafting of legal opinions, labour relations practices in the Public Service, contract drafting and interpretation. Valid driver’s license

Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of the legislative frameworks that governs the operations of the public services environment. A sound knowledge of on the drafting of legislations and regulations. A sound knowledge on the interpretation of statutes and regulations and other legal instruments. A sound knowledge on formulating legal advice and opinions in relation to legislations and regulations. A comprehensive knowledge on the process of legislative drafting. A comprehensive knowledge on the drafting and interpretation of policies. Skills: Good interpersonal relations. Report writing. Case investigation and project management skills. Good conflict resolutions and mediation skills. Computer literacy. Ability to work in a team as well as independently. Communication skills. Ability to conduct research on legislative and civil litigation processes.

DUTIES:

• Study the impact and implications of Legislations and Regulations and advice the Department accordingly. Examine the various forms of Legislations and Regulations that impact upon the Department and determine whether there is a need to amend or repeal same. Interpret, draft and/or facilitate the amendment or repeal of laws and subordinate legislations. Drafting of legal advice and opinions in relation to legislations and regulations. Manage the legislative review process in collaboration with the State Law Advisers. Edit and certify legislations in collaboration with the State Law Advisers Office. Render legal support services in respect of litigation matters for and against the Department. Furnish legal advice and opinions on litigation matters that affect the Department. Perform generic management functions

Deadline:7th November,2025