To provide specialised legal support on the development of legislation, opinions and interpretation of legislation administered by the FSCA. The person appointed will report to the Departmental Head.
Key Performance Areas
- Assist National Treasury with the development, drafting and reviewing of primary legislation pertaining to the FSCA, including the necessary amendments thereof;
- Assist with the management of draft legislation to and through Parliament, and provide guidance and support to the organisation when Acts are being implemented;
- Review regulatory instruments, when requested, from a constitutional and administrative law perspective;
- Assist with the development of the annual legislative programme for the FSCA;
- Liaise and attend meetings with National Treasury and other stakeholders on the development of any legislation affecting the mandate of the FSCA;
- Provide legal advice and opinions on legislative matters affecting the FSCA including on the interpretation of legislation administered by the FSCA;
- Keep abreast of the legislative landscape nationally and identify pieces of legislation and provisions that may have an impact on financial services legislation and provide the necessary guidance to the organisation.
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: High integrity; excellent judgment; skills necessary to deal with people at Executive and various other levels, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and stressful environment.
FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
