Job Description

PROVISION OF GENERAL LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICE

Serve in SACAA Committees, and provide inputs on decisions, submissions and reports. Provide support to Technical Divisions in carrying out safety and security oversight functions, provision of legal guidance in the resolution of safety, security and technical matters, including certification, licensing, surveillance and resolution of safety concern. Assisting the Senior Manager: Legal and Aviation in analyzing exemptions and providing legal advice. Vet proposals for amendment of regulations and technical standards when delegated to by Senior Manager: Legal and Aviation Compliance. Perform any other function for Legal Department when delegated by the Senior Manager: Legal and Aviation Compliance. Provide any legal advice when assigned to do so.

DRAFTING OF LEGAL OPINIONS

Research and draft accurate and legally correct legal opinions. Recommend the course of action to be taken.

LITIGATION PROCESS

Research the legalities pertaining to the matter and ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise. Coordinate, provide assistance to monitor and guide the external legal practitioners in the litigation matters.

DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS

Draft, vet, interpret and advise on contracts to ensure compliance with relevant statutes and policies and to protect the interests of SACAA.

Minimum Qualification

B Proc or LLB; admitted as a Legal Practitioner (Attorney or Advocate) (successfully completed pupillage with a recognized advocates' association)

Ideal Qualification

LLM Degree, Diploma or certificate in Legislative drafting, or Contract Drafting or Constitutional Interpretation Legislative and/or Contract Drafting Diploma/Certificate

Experience

5 years

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Legal Practitioner (Attorney or Advocate), relevant exposure to among others Interpretation of statutes, Administrative Law, Commercial Law, and Litigation Post Admission experience

Closing Date: 28 July 2025

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.