Senior Manager : Maritime Legislation

South African Maritime Safety Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Maritime Safety Authority is seeking a Maritime Legislation Manager responsible for overseeing maritime legislation processes, providing legal guidance, and ensuring alignment with international standards. The role involves managing resources, conducting research, and facilitating stakeholder engagement to enhance maritime safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maritime legislation and policy development.
• Strong understanding of international maritime conventions.
• Ability to manage financial and human resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage various maritime legislation requirements and implementation processes.
• Provide technical support for drafting maritime policies and legislation.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Guidance

Stakeholder Engagement

Research

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Law or Maritime Studies

Job description

Maritime Legislation Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Planning, organizing, leading, and managing various maritime legislation requirements and implementation processes.
2. Providing technical support to the Department of Transport (DoT) for drafting maritime policies, legislation, and strategies.
3. Supporting SAMSA Centres, particularly the Office of the CEO, in drafting and amending maritime principal legislation, regulations, and technical standards.
4. Offering commentary, legal guidance, and support on maritime legislation and policy matters.
5. Advising on legislative and regulatory changes.
6. Conducting research on legislative and regulatory frameworks impacting SAMSA, and making recommendations or interventions.
7. Ensuring alignment of domestic maritime laws with international conventions and leveraging global best practices.
8. Overseeing the processing of legislation and regulations, including parliamentary procedures.
9. Conducting stakeholder consultations with internal and external parties.
10. Providing support for maritime technical cooperation at national, regional, and international levels.
11. Managing resources, including financial and human resources.
12. Developing and managing performance compliance requirements, such as annual business plans and reports.
13. Providing financial projections for budgeting and managing the allocated budget.
14. Identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and implementing risk management strategies.
15. Addressing audit findings and management comments to prevent recurrence.
16. Providing timely opinions and advice on maritime policy and legislation for decision-making.
17. Facilitating stakeholder dialogue and establishing effective liaison and information sharing channels.
18. Representing SAMSA actively in local and international maritime platforms.
19. Managing the performance of direct reports in line with guidelines.
20. Supporting the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for staff.
21. Ensuring staff effectively apply new skills to improve performance.
22. Mentoring and supervising personnel within the Maritime Legislation Unit.