Job Requirements
An LLB degree as recognized by SAQA. 8 Years’ relevant
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Drafting of new or amending of existing legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department. Seeing Bills through the legislative process in Parliament. Engagement with the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (“OCSLA”) on the drafting of new or the amending of existing legislation pertaining to the Department. Provide verbal and written legal opinions relating to all pieces of legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department, as well as any other legislation, as and when requested to do so, including requests for access to information submitted in terms of PAIA. Scrutinise or draft International Agreements and/or Memoranda of Understanding involving the Department. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation administered by the Department, as well as policies and procedures. Ensure optimal utilization of resources. Ensure training needs are met. Ensure the Performance Management Development System is implemented. Provide inputs on the Strategic Plan and Annual Budget of the Department. Assist in developing an Operational Plan and Work Plan for the Directorate to ensure its achievement of the targets and goals. Manage external consultants/service providers in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support digital transformation.
What is the Salary
R586 956 – R1 386 972 per annum (MR-6), (a basic salary package). Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation for Legally Qualified Personnel. 25
Location
Head Office: Tshwane
How to Apply
Head Office: Mr BC Mathatho Tel No: (012) 406 4250 APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or legalrecruitment@dha.gov.za
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before
Apply Before:
3/6/2026
Reference No:
HRMC
Additional Information