Job title : Senior Manager - Maritime Legislation Grade: D4
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : January 04, 2025
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JOB PURPOSE To direct, oversee and drive the maritime legislation agenda in order to achieve the mandate and objectives of SAMSA
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Plan, organize, lead and manage the various maritime legislation requirements and implementation processes Provide technical support to the Department of Transport (DoT) with regards to the drafting of maritime policies, legislation and strategies Provide technical support to the SAMSA Centre's, with particular reference to the Office of the CEO, in drafting and amending maritime regulations Provide legal advice and opinions on maritime and corporate related matters Participate at country to country bi-laterals and in the implementation of maritime agreements Oversee the development, implementation and management of SAMSA Information Management systems Oversee the development, management, monitoring, and evaluation of SAMSA corporate compliance Provide support on technical cooperation at a national, regional and continental level Manage financial, human and other resources Develop and manage performance compliance requirements (e.g. annual business plan, reports and ad-hoc requests) Provide reliable departmental financial projections for budgeting purposes and manage the allocated budget Identify departmental risks, develop a mitigation plan and implement the plan to manage departmental risks Decisively act on departmental audit findings and related management comments to prevent repeat audit findings Provide timeous and meaningful legal opinions and advice for decision making purposes Facilitate proactive dialogue and establish effective and efficient stakeholder liaison and information sharing Facilitate knowledge and represent SAMSA actively in local and international maritime engagement platforms Engage and promote internal stakeholder relations Effective management of performance for each direct report in line with the Performance Management Guidelines Support direct reports in the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) Ensure that subordinates effectively apply newly acquired skills for improved performance Mentor and supervise Maritime Legislation personnel
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Bachelor of Laws (LLB) specializing in Maritime Law or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with relevant Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law Required certification or Professional Registration Admitted as an Attorney for South Africa
Knowledge and Experience Seven (7) years' related work experience, of which at least three (3) years should be at a managerial/supervisory level Must have experience in the Maritime Industry
Competencies High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement: Knowledge of Maritime legislation Knowledge of policy and legislation development and implementation Knowledge of stakeholder engagement processes Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Orally articulate with good written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Negotiation skills Research skills Analytical ability with strong attention to detail Ability to draw reasonable and logical conclusions Acts ethically Can easily persuade and influence others Willingness to make tough decisions Able to delegate tasks and effectively manage a team Willingness to occasionally work after hours when required
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