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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER
 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 April 2021
 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 
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STATE LAW ADVISOR: LEGAL GOVERNANCE REF NO: DOTP 42/2020 R1
SALARY : R763 212 per annum (LP 7): (All-inclusive salary package) R899 016 per annum (LP 8): (OSD as prescribed). (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 

REQUIREMENTS : LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience Recommendation: Proven experience of a role in a legal advisory capacity; Proven experience in research methods and computer literacy. Competencies: Good working knowledge of legislation and case law relating to administrative law, procurement law, the law of contract and delict, labour law, interpretation of statutes and other areas of the law applicable to the public sector; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Well-developed legal research and legal writing skills; Innovative problem solving skills and analytic skills; Presentation skills.
 
DUTIES : Present functional training; Peruse transversal and departmental specific legislation applicable to the Provincial Executive and provincial departments, identify legal obligations and requirements in terms of the legislation, furnish proactive advice, inform departments of the risks involved in non-compliance with same and make recommendations to ensure good governance; Ensure that all Provincial Executive and provincial departments’ delegations are legally sound; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation and court decisions to ensure that the practical implementation complies with the regulatory framework in an attempt to minimise successful legal action against the Western Cape Government; Assist with compliance in respect of new legislation by analysing same and communicating requirements with departments via workshops, reportsand memoranda; Assist with implementation of various pieces of legislation, i.e. Protection of Personal Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Public Finance Management Act, and Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S. Van Aarde at Tel No: (021) 483 8433