Job Requirements
. CENTRE : Pretoria Ref No: 7/08/2026 (X5 Posts) Cape Town Ref No: 8/08/2026 (X2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. Knowledge and experience in drafting bills and legislation development. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury. A valid driver`s license. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.
Duties
Facilitate legal research, including comparative legal research on legislative development. Manage the certification and drafting of bills. Scrutinise and provide legal advice on primary, secondary and other subordinate legislation. Facilitate capacity building and mentorship for client Departments. Facilitate legislation translation services. Facilitate and manage legislative processes. Facilitate mentoring and coaching of juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to legislation and bill drafting.
What is the Salary
R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD
Location
Cape Town
How to Apply
Mr C Zana Tel No: (012) 357 8185 Ms M Kganyago Tel No: (012) 315 1884
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Apply Before:
24 August 2026
Reference No:
08/08/2026
Additional Information
A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.
