Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Legal Advisor (Head Office: Pretoria)
Reference Number: HR 4/25/06/04HO
Closing Date: 23 June 2025 at 16:00 (for walk-in applications) and 00:00 (for online applications)
About the Role
A prestigious opportunity has arisen for a seasoned legal professional to join a dynamic team at the Head Office in Pretoria. This senior role is ideal for an admitted Attorney or Advocate looking to apply their expertise in a challenging and rewarding public service environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing top-tier legal services and managing complex litigation for the department.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, graded under the Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD), ranging from R586,956 to R1,386,972 per annum.
Centre
Head Office: Pretoria
Key Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- An LLB Degree.
- Admitted to practice as an Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of appropriate post-qualification legal experience.
- Extensive knowledge of key legislation including:
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) & Treasury Regulations
- Public Service Act & Regulations
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) & Access to Information Act (PAIA)
- Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and Employment Equity Act (EEA)
- Constitutional Law and The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
- Criminal Procedure Act and Law of Evidence
- Critical skills required: Planning and Organizing, Communication, Report Writing, Negotiation, Analytical Thinking, Financial Management, Project Management, and Computer Literacy.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be entrusted with the following duties:
- Provide comprehensive legal advisory services to the Department.
- Manage and oversee all litigation involving the Department.
- Administer access to information requests in accordance with PAIA.
- Vet and review legislation, contracts, and departmental policies.
- Manage the human and financial resources of the Chief Directorate effectively.
Enquiries
For any technical questions related to the position, please contact:
Mr. NG Mditshwa
Telephone: (012) 309 4535
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Postal: The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001.
- Hand Delivery: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.
- Email: [email protected]
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office
Important Application Notes
Please read the following instructions carefully. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
- You must use the new Z83 application form (obtainable from www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will not be accepted.
- For online applications, your submission must be one PDF document containing only the completed Z83 form and your CV.
- JPEG or picture format applications will not be accepted.
- Clearly state the job title and reference number (HR 4/25/06/04HO) in the subject line of your email.
- Ensure all sections of the Z83 form (A, B, C, D) are fully completed. Sections E, F, and G can reference the attached CV, but Part F must be answered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other documents.
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report (if shortlisted).
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from the department within eight (8) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a pre-entry practical exercise and personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification, and employment verification).
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Its Employment Equity Plan will inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post.
Do not miss this chance to advance your legal career in a significant public service role. Apply before the deadline on 23 June 2025!
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