LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER MR5: APPEALS & LEGAL REVIEW

LLB/ Legal Administration Degree or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience post qualification within the relevant field. An extensive understanding of Legislative administration, Environmental Law, Administrative Law. Knowledge. Understanding of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts relevant to the post and Legislation. Knowledge of strategic coordination/planning, Business planning and Policy development. Applicant must have a comprehensive knowledge of facilitation of project management, research methodologies and presentation, audit procedures and risk management. Have good reporting / professional writing, policy formulation and negotiation skills. Advanced skills in policy formulation and stakeholder engagement. Ability to gather and analyse information and develop and apply policies. Ability to work with difficult persons and work under extreme pressure and to resolve conflict.

Coordinate and administer appeals submitted to the Department relating to the Marine Living Resources Act; National Forestry Act, 2008; and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, in terms of the relevant legislation and guidelines and any other relevant legislation. Initiate the appeal process within the time frames provided for in the appeals protocol and Regulations. Draft ministerial submissions and appeal decisions in respect of appeals relating to the MLRA. Ensure adherence to timeframes as per legislation and regulatory framework. Prepare briefing notes for the Minister on appeals. Manage the drafting of ministerial submissions and recommendations on appeals in respect of decisions taken by delegated officials under the NFA and PAIA. Draft presentations and briefing notes to Minister and/or Parliament. Draft submissions, briefing documents, responses to the public, media statements etc in relation to appeals.

Ms S Rawat Tel No: (021) 402 3349 or email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry-level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme.Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.

PSV Circular 21 of 2026, Post 21/76