Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose for this Job
To provide legal services to RTSA and deal with Board matters

Specific duties & Responsibilities
a. Provides Secretarial services to the Board of RTSA.
b. Receives summons, reviews the relevant files and prepares suitable instructions to external/government lawyers, to ensure acceptable defenses and suitable court applications.
c. Ensures timely preparation and review of contracts and agreements of the Agency; d. Negotiates settlements on behalf of the Agency.
e. Oversees provision of secretarial duties to Management meetings
f. Facilitates drafting of laws and regulations for the Agency
g. Provides legal advice to the Board and Senior Management on administration and industrial relation matters.

Requirements
a. Full grade twelve certificate
b. 8-10 years’ experience with 4 at supervisory level
c. Bachelor’s degree in Law
d. Master’s degree in Law
e. Advocate of the High Court for Zambia
f. Certificate in legislative drafting as an added advantage
g. Member of the Law Association of Zambia

Competencies required
a. Skilled in both litigation and company secretary roles;
b. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Positive outlook with a “can do” attitude;
c. Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines with good prioritization skills;
d. Good organizational and report writing skills;
e. Ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel and Power Point;
f. Legislative drafting;
g. Excellent minute taking and writing skills;
h. Good understanding of corporate governance principles;
i. Confidentiality

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested persons should deposit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae enclosed in envelops clearly marked the position being applied for in the box provided at the RTSA Head Office, Road Safety House, Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. The application letters should be addressed to:
• The Director & CEO
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
Po Box 32167 LUSAKA
• Closing date for receipt of applications shall be 23rd August 2024

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