THE PRESIDENCY
Salary band
R 1 554 696
Closing date
10 July 2026
Reference
PSC 22/271
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Department
THE PRESIDENCY
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
Requirements
A Senior Certificate plus an LLB Degree. A minimum of 5 years’ Senior Management Services experience and 10 years’ experience in the legal environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate. Process competencies: Advanced communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Problem solving and analysis. Knowledge management.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient and effective legal and executive services within The Presidency and legal advice to Cabinet and its Committees. Support The Presidency in being compliant with its constitutional and legislative obligations. Ensure provision of legal, executive and administrative support to the President, Deputy President and Secretary of the Cabinet, in the performance of their executive and mandated functions. Provide strategic advice to the Director-General and President on legislative changes and providing research on legal implications. Ensure provision of legal inputs that relates to matters processed by the Director-General and Secretary of the Cabinet, as well as Forum of South African Director-General (FOSAD). Provide direction and oversight on the legal approach to cross cutting legal issues pertaining to government. Draft and review a wide variety of agreements pertaining to The Presidency and government wide. Manage litigation and representing The Presidency in labour, commercial and other disputes. Ensure provision of general advice to The Presidency. Oversee and manage the work of the Legal and Executive Services Unit. Identify, mitigate and manage commercial regulatory and other risks. Manage Strategic planning, Budgeting and MTEF processes of the LES Chief Directorate. Manage communications and Stakeholder Relations of the Unit. Ensure the Unit is properly resourced to execute on its mandate.
Enquiries
Mr Katlego Futhane (012) 300 5995
Notes
NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: LES/PRES/2026 (with no spaces) OTHER POSTS
Closing Date
10 July 2026
Legal professionals in South Africa operate under a dual qualification system - attorneys are admitted through the Legal Practice Council and advocates through a Bar Council. Government legal posts - particularly at the State Attorney's office, National Prosecuting Authority, and Legal Aid South Africa - are advertised through PSC Circulars and department career pages. Compliance roles in banking, insurance, and listed companies are governed by sector-specific regulatory frameworks including FICA, POPIA, and FSB regulations.
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