Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Legal Advisor (Head Office: Pretoria)
Reference Number: HR 4/25/06/04HO
Closing Date: 23 June 2025 at 16:00 (hand-delivered) and 00:00 (online applications)
Are you an experienced legal professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role within the public service? A prestigious opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and qualified Senior Legal Advisor at the Head Office in Pretoria. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to provide critical legal services at a strategic level.
Position Details
- Reference No.: HR 4/25/06/04HO
- Salary: R586,956 – R1,386,972 per annum (OSD salary package)
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
- Enquiries: Mr NG Mditshwa, Tel: (012) 309 4535
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this senior role, candidates must meet the following non-negotiable 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-admission legal experience.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of a wide range of legislation, including but not limited to:
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act & Regulations.
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) & Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
- Constitutional Law, Labour Relations Act (LRA), and Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
Critical skills required include strategic planning, advanced communication, financial management, project management, negotiation, and analytical thinking.
Key Performance Areas (Duties)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive legal advisory services to the Department.
- Managing and overseeing all litigation involving the Department.
- Administering access to information requests in line with PAIA.
- Vetting and providing legal opinions on legislation, contracts, and departmental policies.
- Managing the human and financial resources of the Chief Directorate effectively.
Application Process
Applications must be directed to:
The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001.
or hand-delivered to: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.
Email: [email protected]
Important Application Notes:
- Quote the reference number HR 4/25/06/04HO in your application.
- Use the new Z83 application form (obtainable from www.gov.za/documents). Applications on the old Z83 will not be considered.
- For online applications: Your email must have the correct job title and reference number in the subject line. Attach the completed Z83 form and your CV as one PDF document only. JPEGs or separate attachments will not be accepted.
- Ensure all sections of the Z83 form are fully completed, initialled, and signed.
- Failure to comply with these instructions will result in disqualification.
Selection Process
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection process will include:
- A pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment.
- Verification of qualifications, credit record, citizenship, and previous employment (only required if shortlisted).
- A personnel suitability check (criminal record check).
If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Its employment equity plan will inform the employment decision, aiming to promote equity in terms of race, gender, and disability.
Act now! Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date: 23 June 2025.
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