Job Description

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to offer practical legal guidance to the Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety and departmental management on the regulatory functions of the Department and the Western Cape Liquor Authority, while providing strategic direction for stakeholder engagement in these areas.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4 year LLB Degree at NQF level 8 (or higher qualification); A minimum of 8 years proven post graduate experience in a legal environment; A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Recommendation None.
Key Performance Areas
Legislative Drafting and Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and review draft regulations, amendments, and legal documentation in collaboration with Legal Services (e.g. Western Cape Community Safety Act); Regulatory and Legislative Advisory Services: Monitor developments in legislation and policy to update the Department on changes impacting regulatory requirements; Provide opinions based on law and court findings: Analyse legal issues and court rulings to develop clear, well-reasoned opinions; Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; Project Management.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Criminal court procedures; Research principles and procedures; Drafting and publishing legislation and regulations; Legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards (South African Constitutional Law and comparative systems, Administrative law, Interpretation of Statutes, Criminal Procedures, Law of Evidence); Public management and administration; Public policy; Stakeholder Management; Relationship Management. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Writing skills; Project Management; Legal Administration.
Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 1 059 105 per annum (Salary level 12)
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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