JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tTo direct, oversee and drive the maritime legislation agenda in order to achieve the mandate and objectives of SAMSA<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/p>\n
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tPlan, organize, lead and manage the various maritime legislation requirements and implementation processes
\n\tProvide technical support to the Department of Transport (DoT) with regards to the drafting of maritime policies, legislation and strategies
\n\tProvide technical support to the SAMSA Centres, with particular reference to the Office of the CEO, in drafting and amending maritime principal legislation, regulations and technical standards\u00a0
\n\tProvide commentary, legal guidance and support on maritime legislation and policy related matters
\n\tProvide advisory on legislative and regulatory changes
\n\tConduct research on various legislative and regulatory framework that impact on SAMSA and make recommendations and\/or interventions to SAMSA
\n\tEnsure alignment of domestic maritime laws with international conventions and leveraging global platform on best practice
\n\tOversee processing of legislation and regulations, including Parliamentary processing;
\n\tConduct and oversee stakeholder consultation (internal and external stakeholders)
\n\tProvide support on maritime technical cooperation at a national, regional and international level
\n\tManage financial, human and other resources
\n\tDevelop and manage performance compliance requirements (e.g. annual business plan, reports and ad-hoc requests)
\n\tProvide reliable Unit financial projections for budgeting purposes and manage the allocated budget
\n\tIdentify Unit risks, develop a mitigation plan and implement the plan to manage risks
\n\tDecisively act on Unit audit findings and related management comments to prevent repeat audit findings
\n\tProvide timeous and meaningful opinions and advice on maritime policy and legislation for decision-making purposes
\n\tFacilitate proactive dialogue and establish effective and efficient stakeholder liaison and information sharing
\n\tFacilitate knowledge and represent SAMSA actively in local and international maritime engagement platforms
\n\tEffective management of performance for each direct report in line with the Performance Management Guidelines
\n\tSupport direct reports in the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
\n\tEnsure that subordinates effectively apply newly acquired skills for improved performance
\n\tMentor and supervise Maritime Legislation Unit personnel<\/p>\n
Job Requirements
\nQUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
\tMatric certificate (NQF 4) is essential
\n\tBachelor of LawsLLB (NQF 8) is essential
\n\tPostgraduate qualification in Maritime Studies would be an added advantage\u00a0<\/p>\n
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION<\/p>\n
\tAdmitted as an Attorney for South Africa<\/p>\n
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
\tSeven (7) years related legal experience post-admission as an Attorney, of which at least three (3) years should be at a managerial\/supervisory level\u00a0
\n\tExperience in the maritime industry would be an added advantage<\/p>\n
COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n
High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge and experience of Maritime legislation
\n\tKnowledge of policy and legislation development and implementation
\n\tKnowledge of stakeholder engagement and management
\n\tSkilled in the use of Microsoft Office
\n\tOrally articulate with good written communication skills
\n\tResearch skills
\n\tAbility to draw reasonable and logical conclusions
\n\tActs ethically
\n\tCan easily persuade and influence others
\n\tWillingness to occasionally work after hours when required
\n\tStrong leadership and decision-making skills and ability to manage and develop staff and teams\u00a0
\n\tBudgeting and Financial Management
\n\tPeople Management and Empowerment
\n\tResearch, Analysis and presentation
\n\tProject and Programme Management<\/p>\n
Deadline:17th April,2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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