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CHIEF STATE LAW ADVISER

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Salary band

R 2 124 237

Closing date

11 August 2026

Reference

26/23/OCSLA

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About this role

Department

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location

National Office, Pretoria State

Salary

R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

An NQF Level 8 in Law or as recognised by SAQA. Admission as an Advocate or Attorney in the High Court of South Africa is essential. Extensive knowledge of Bills and legislation, legislative drafting and certification processes, legal advisory services, public and international law, public administration, government decision-making processes, and the statutory and regulatory framework governing the Public Service, including the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and related prescripts. Sound understanding of Government priorities, organizational governance, strategic planning and professional legal ethics. Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide strategic direction, develop legal policy and lead a specialized legal advisory environment. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organizational transformation, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability, with excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills. Proven ability to build strategic partnerships, manage complex legal matters, influence decision-making and lead multidisciplinary professional teams. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, accountability and commitment to the values and principles of the Public Service.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the certification and drafting of Bills, including the provision of preliminary legal opinions, certification of legislation and legal advisory support throughout the parliamentary process. Oversee the scrutiny, drafting and certification of subordinate legislation and provide authoritative legal opinions and advisory services to Government departments and other organs of state. Direct the scrutiny of international agreements to ensure consistency with the Constitution and domestic law and oversee the provision of legal advice relating to international legal obligations.

Enquiries

Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178

Closing Date

2026-08-11T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·An NQF Level 8 in Law or as recognised by SAQA
·Admission as an Advocate or Attorney in the High Court of South Africa is essential
·Extensive knowledge of Bills and legislation, legislative drafting and certification processes, legal advisory services, public and international law, public administration, government decision-making processes, and the statutory and regulatory framework governing the Public Service, including the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and related prescripts
·Sound understanding of Government priorities, organizational governance, strategic planning and professional legal ethics
·Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide strategic direction, develop legal policy and lead a specialized legal advisory environment
·Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organizational transformation, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation
·Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability, with excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills
·Proven ability to build strategic partnerships, manage complex legal matters, influence decision-making and lead multidisciplinary professional teams
·High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, accountability and commitment to the values and principles of the Public Service

Key Duties

·Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the certification and drafting of Bills, including the provision of preliminary legal opinions, certification of legislation and legal advisory support throughout the parliamentary process
·Oversee the scrutiny, drafting and certification of subordinate legislation and provide authoritative legal opinions and advisory services to Government departments and other organs of state
·Direct the scrutiny of international agreements to ensure consistency with the Constitution and domestic law and oversee the provision of legal advice relating to international legal obligations

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 2 124 237. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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