⚖️ Legal & Compliance Jobs

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Attorneys, advocates, magistrates, prosecutors, compliance officers and legal advisors.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK: ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Department of Social Development · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Department of Social Development · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND COORDINATION

Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION) REF NO: DOT 195/2026 (X2

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION): ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLY

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION): POLICY AND LEGISLATION: VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLY

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CLEANER (X11 POSTS)

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 144 024

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HANDYMAN REF. NO. DOT 202/2026 (X5 POSTS)

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 170 226

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ROAD WORK FOREMAN (X8 POSTS)

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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DATA CAPTURER: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 201 093

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION): ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: PROVINCIAL TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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CLEANER

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 144 024

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK (SUPERVISOR)

Department of Water and Sanitation

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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DATA CAPTURER

Office of the Chief Justice · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 236 877

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ASSET CONTROLLER

Office of the Chief Justice · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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HEAD CONTROL PROSECUTOR 3

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 742 772

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STATE ADVOCATE

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 600 893

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STATE ADVOCATE

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 600 893

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STATE ADVOCATE

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 600 893

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REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 508 337

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DISTRICT COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 508 337

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: SUPERVISOR

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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COURT PREPARATION OFFICER

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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CHIEF REGISTRAR

Office of the Chief Justice · north west

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 442 451

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SENIOR LAW RESEARCHER

Office of the Chief Justice · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 713 535

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REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 508 337

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: JUDICIAL SUPPORT

Office of the Chief Justice · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197 – R 573 897

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SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER

Office of the Chief Justice · eastern cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 398 277

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JUDGES SECRETARY REF NO: 2026/101/OCJ (X2 POSTS)

Office of the Chief Justice · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 398 277

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REGISTRAR

Office of the Chief Justice · northern cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 155 777

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REGISTRAR

Office of the Chief Justice · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 155 777

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REGISTRAR

Office of the Chief Justice · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 155 777

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REGISTRARS CLERK

Office of the Chief Justice · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 625 709

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (REGIONAL HEAD)

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 625 709

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 625 709

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (REGIONAL HEAD)

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 625 709

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SENIOR STATE ADVOCATE (TRC)

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 934 208

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SENIOR STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/300 (X4 POSTS)

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 934 208

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SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 934 208

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REGIONAL COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 742 772

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HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Department of Employment and Labour · free state

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 610 434

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HUMAN RESOURCE UTILISATION AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CLERK

Department of Tourism

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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REGISTRAR’S CLERK

Office of the Chief Justice · kwazulu-natal

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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REGISTRAR

Office of the Chief Justice · free state

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 155 777

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND COORDINATION OFFICER

Department of Electricity and Energy

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-MR5)

Department of Home Affairs

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 155 777

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⚖️ Legal & Compliance jobs in South Africa

The legal sector in South Africa is centred in Johannesburg and Cape Town for private practice, with Bloemfontein hosting the Supreme Court of Appeal and a significant legal community. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Department of Justice, the Auditor-General, and all major government departments employ legal professionals for compliance, advisory, and litigation functions. Candidate attorneys must complete articles at an accredited law firm or the State Attorney before being admitted to practice. Access to justice NGOs and Chapter 9 institutions also employ legal professionals.

📋 Qualifications

Admission as an attorney requires an LLB degree (four years post-matriculation since 2015) plus a two-year articles clerkship. Admission as an advocate requires the LLB plus pupillage at a bar. For government legal roles, a legal degree plus admission is standard for senior posts; paralegal and legal secretary roles may accept diplomas. The Public Prosecutors Act governs NPA appointments.

💰 Salary context

Admitted attorneys at large law firms in Johannesburg and Cape Town earn between R400,000 and R800,000 per year in the first three years post-articles. Government legal posts (State Attorney, NPA, department legal advisors) are graded at salary levels 8 to 13 and earn between R400,000 and R900,000 depending on level. The NPA Aspirant Prosecutor programme offers a structured entry point for LLB graduates into the prosecution service.

Application tips for ⚖️ legal & compliance roles

  • ·For NPA posts, note that candidates with criminal records are not eligible for appointment as prosecutors. This is a statutory requirement under the NPA Act.
  • ·The State Attorney's office handles all litigation on behalf of the state - experience there is excellent preparation for senior in-house government legal advisory roles.
  • ·Legal compliance roles in the private sector (banks, listed companies, healthcare) often do not require full admission - an LLB plus relevant compliance certifications (CISA, FIC Act training) is frequently sufficient.
  • ·Pro bono and legal aid experience, while not always compensated, is increasingly valued by both private firms and government departments as evidence of practical exposure.