Requirements

• LLB (or equivalent qualification). At least eight (8) years of appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Competencies required: Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, public sector legal processes, legislation and contracts, PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution and all the relevant legislation. Knowledge of Treasury regulations.

Duties

• Provide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Develop standard operating procedures. Advise on and draft legal opinions and documents to support criminal prosecutions for contraventions of the National Water Act.
• Draft legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions. Draft, vet and review contracts on behalf of the entity. Advise, negotiate and draft multilateral and bilateral agreements.
• Handle litigation matters and appeals on behalf of the CMA. Render legal support on all litigation matters.
• Develop interventions where challenges are experienced. Monitor the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 in the CMA. Handle PAIA and PAJA matters on behalf of the CMA.