Job Requirements
An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in Law / Legal contract management or relevant equivalent qualification i.e. LLB. Admitted Attorney. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within the relevant field. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level in Strategic Capability and Leadership; Government Administrative Processes; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Problem-solving and Critical Thinking. Technical Competencies: Legal Administration, Legal Advisory and Interpretation, Legal Compliance, Contract Management, Legal Records and Related Systems, Legal Research, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage and drive the provision of a legal contract management framework and support services to assist the department in the creation, approval, execution and maintenance of contracts. Manage and drive contract negotiation and dispute resolution support to ensure that contracts and service-level agreements align with the department’s interests. Manage and drive the reviewal of contracts and service level agreements to identify potential legal risks and ensure consistency and efficiency. Drive and monitor contract life cycle and conduct risk assessment to ensure improvements in the design and execution to reduce liabilities and add value to the benefits of contractual agreements. Manage and drive the establishment and maintain a contract repository. Provide advice in contract negotiation and review processes. Manage and drive the provision of legal advice on legal matters and vetting of legal instruments related to SOEs.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Apply online.
Apply Before:
30 January 2026
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