JOB PURPOSE
To direct, oversee and drive the maritime legislation agenda in order to achieve the mandate and objectives of SAMSA
Job Description
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 Centres, with particular reference to the Office of the CEO, in drafting and amending maritime principal legislation, regulations and technical standards
Provide commentary, legal guidance and support on maritime legislation and policy related matters
Provide advisory on legislative and regulatory changes
Conduct research on various legislative and regulatory framework that impact on SAMSA and make recommendations and/or interventions to SAMSA
Ensure alignment of domestic maritime laws with international conventions and leveraging global platform on best practice
Oversee processing of legislation and regulations, including Parliamentary processing;
Conduct and oversee stakeholder consultation (internal and external stakeholders)
Provide support on maritime technical cooperation at a national, regional and international 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 Unit financial projections for budgeting purposes and manage the allocated budget
Identify Unit risks, develop a mitigation plan and implement the plan to manage risks
Decisively act on Unit audit findings and related management comments to prevent repeat audit findings
Provide timeous and meaningful opinions and advice on maritime policy and legislation 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
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 Unit personnel
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Matric certificate (NQF 4) is essential
Bachelor of Laws\LLB (NQF 8) is essential
Postgraduate qualification in Maritime Studies would be an added advantage
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Admitted as an Attorney for South Africa
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years related legal experience post-admission as an Attorney, of which at least three (3) years should be at a managerial/supervisory level
Experience in the maritime industry would be an added advantage
COMPETENCIES
High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement:
Knowledge and experience of Maritime legislation
Knowledge of policy and legislation development and implementation
Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and management
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
Orally articulate with good written communication skills
Research skills
Ability to draw reasonable and logical conclusions
Acts ethically
Can easily persuade and influence others
Willingness to occasionally work after hours when required
Strong leadership and decision-making skills and ability to manage and develop staff and teams
Budgeting and Financial Management
People Management and Empowerment
Research, Analysis and presentation
Project and Programme Management
Deadline:17th April,2026