Regulatory & Legislative Drafting SpecialistCenturion, South Africa
VACANCY JOB TITLE: Regulatory & Legislative Drafting Specialist JOB LEVEL: D1
SALARY RANGE: Total Annual Package (CTC) R772,135.00 - R908,394.00
POSITION STATUS: Permanent
Purpose of the job: To ensure that ICASA adheres to administrative due process in making its decisions; to ensure that ICASA develops lawful, implementable regulations that are both substantively and administratively fair; and to ensure that ICASA executes its regulatory mandate within the parameters of the law.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Regulatory & Legislative Drafting and their responsibilities will include:
Provide legal guidance to Council (incl. Council committees) in executing their functions in terms of the ICASA Act.Provide legal advice to Council, CEO, COO, EXCO/OPCO, and Regulatory divisions on regulatory matters.Draft regulations and regulatory documents/notices.Monitor and provide input, where necessary, regarding draft legislation that may have an impact on ICASA's mandate.Represent ICASA at national & international meetings and forums.Perform Compliance and Risk Management functions.Draft Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with local and international regulatory authorities (incl. International bilateral agreements).Conduct training, workshops, or presentations on topical regulatory legal matters.Qualifications and Experience: Honours/4-year degree in Law (NQF Level 8).Admitted attorney/advocate.Minimum 4 years practicing as an attorney, advocate, and/or legal specialist; alternatively minimum 2 years practicing as an attorney, advocate, and/or legal specialist and not less than 2 years' experience in ICT regulatory.Experience with handling litigation and drafting contracts/legislation.Solid regulatory/ICT acumen (distinct/added advantage).Key Competencies and Attributes: Results driven and ability to work independently.Innovative approach to the drafting of legislation, reasons documents, findings documents.Memorandums of Understanding (national & international).International/national bilateral agreements and other regulatory documents.Able to work and make decisions under pressure.Solid interpersonal skills.Excellent communicator (written and verbal/presentation skills).Resilience and influential.Knowledgeable in Administrative Law.Knowledgeable in Interpretation of Statutes.Legislative Drafting experience.Solid drafting skills.Proven track record in building collaborative relationships.NB: The email address provided above should be used for enquiries only. Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
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CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
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