Job Summary
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is hiring for a Legal Intern.
Closing Date: 12 Aprily 2024
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
The SACAA is taking applications for the 12 months graduate internship program in the Legal Department.
Job Purpose
Exposure to the coordination of regulation development activities. The facilitation of Civil Aviation Regulation Committee and the development of regulations and technical standards.
Careers at SACAA
The South African Civil Aviation Authority is the civil aviation authority of South Africa, overseeing civil aviation and governing investigations of aviation accidents and incidents.
It is headquartered in the Ikhaya Lokundiza Building 16 in Waterfall Park, Midrand, near Johannesburg. SAAA is a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
It was established on 1 October 1998, following the enactment of the now repealed South African Civil Aviation Authority Act 40 of 1998.
The SACAA is taking applications for the above-stated career opportunity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration
- Administrative support to the Legal Department
- Preparing legal documents
- Processing of LAC submissions
- Participate in Ad Hoc tasks
- Attend to matters as allocated by LAC Management
Legal Advisory Work
Participate in the:
- Drafting and finalisation of international agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU).
- Drafting or vetting of commercial contracts and service level agreements.
- Provision of legal opinion/advice on risks associated with commercial contracts.
- Provision of legal support in the negotiation of commercial contracts and service level agreements.
- Coordinating or assisting and monitoring attorneys in litigation process and potential litigation matters against the SACAA.
- Attending to Administrative Appeals to the Director of Civil Aviation appeal matters and represent the SACAA in tribunal appeal Committee.
Vetting and legal compliance checks on submissions (e.g. IDERA, DAME’s, DFE’s, etc).
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
- Matric
- LLB Degree
Ideal Qualification:
- Admission as an Attorney or Advocate (the latter having successfully completed Pupillage at a SACAA recognised institution).
Experience:
- Legal background or regulatory experience
How to Apply
Apply and view more details using the link buttons at the bottom of this post.
All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan.
If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 12 April 2024
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