Website The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is mandated to provide leadership to the sport, arts and culture sector to accelerate its transformation; oversee the development and management of sport, arts and culture in South Africa; legislate on sports participation, on sports infrastructure a… read morend on safety; improve South Africa’s international ranking in selected sports through a partnership with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee; preserve, develop, protect and promote the cultural, heritage, linguistic diversity and legacy of South Africa; lead nation-building and social cohesion through social transformation; enhance archives and records management structures and systems, and promote access to information.
REQUIREMENTS :
Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in LLB or relevant legal qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government.
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
A minimum of 5 years’ legal experience at a Middle/Senior Management level (Deputy Director level or higher or and MR6) within the public sector or a public law environment. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Providing legal advice, interpreting statutes, drafting legal opinions and ensuring legal compliance.
Managing litigation for and against the department and liaising with the Office of the State Attorney and other legal authorities.
Drafting, vetting, and managing legal contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation.
Overseeing legislative drafting and regulatory compliance aligned with constitutional and administrative law.
Managing the Legal Services Directorate, including staff performance, resource allocation, and budgeting.
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