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Professional Officer T12- Cape Town Admin and Office Management ~ Legal
Cape Town - Western CapeProfessional Officer T12- Cape TownThe TES employee(s) will be responsible for the following function / work1. Drafting formal correspondence such as Notices, Letters of Demand2. Reviewing submissions such as draft contracts, MoUs and MoAs3.Tracking and documenting administrative and criminal enforcement processes4. Drawing up documents and reports5. Assisting with meetings (of both internal and external stakeholders) including logistics, preparation of agendas and minute-taking6. Reviewing and responding to access to information requests submitted in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act and to appeals submitted in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act7. Reviewing and finalising legal request forms to be submitted to the Citys Legal Services Department for their assistance with legal matters8. Identification of gaps in existing legislation, policy and operating procedures9. Reviewing pleadings in litigious matters and assisting with responses there to10. Input into the compilation and review of national, provincial and local draft policies and legislation relating to environmental management11. Communication and liaison with relevant City staff and other stakeholdersThe TES employee(s) must meet the following requirements:Qualification: A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably a B- Degree in law (LLB advantageous) including environmental law and / or administrative law. Computer literacy: MS Office.Experience: 2 - 5 years relevant legal experience requiredOther skills /requirements (Specify)1. Competence in the principles of administrative justice and environmental law2. Experience in the regulation, administration, compliance assurance and enforcement of relevant laws3. Computer literacy and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)4. Good planning, administration, writing, analytical and oral communication skills5. Be able to work independently, within a team and under pressureApply for this Job

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