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STATE LAW ADVISER: CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE IMPLEMENTATION (LP7-LP8)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Salary band

R 1 600 893

Closing date

7 September 2026

Reference

13/08/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location

National Office: Pretoria

Salary

R970 221 – R1 600 893 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements

Requirements

An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA; Admission as an Attorney or Advocate; At least 5 years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Experience in Legal research or other appropriate experience. Knowledge of Public Finance Act; Knowledge of relevant prescripts, Act and regulations within the Justice and constitutional Development Area; Knowledge of Human Rights developments, frameworks and policies; Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa; Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking applying technology, budget and financial management, communication and Information Management, continuous improvement, citizen focus and responsiveness, developing others, diversity Management; impact and influence, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and resolving problems, networking and building bonds, planning and organizing, project Management.

Duties

Conduct research and provide information relating to the implementation of Constitutional Programmers and legislative reform. Monitor and evaluate the impact of key constitutional legislations: promotion of access to information act 2 of 2000, the promotion of equality and prevention of unfair discrimination Act 4 of 2000 and the promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. Collect data and information, analyze and translate information into knowledge for planning and decision making to support the management of secretarial, legal and administrative duties for the Equality Review Committee (ERC). Generic management function.

Enquiries

Ms C Zana Tel No: (012) 357 8185

Closing Date

2026-09-07T23:59:00+02:00

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA
·Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
·At least 5 years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience
·Experience in Legal research or other appropriate experience
·Knowledge of Public Finance Act
·Knowledge of relevant prescripts, Act and regulations within the Justice and constitutional Development Area
·Knowledge of Human Rights developments, frameworks and policies
·Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa
·Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking applying technology, budget and financial management, communication and Information Management, continuous improvement, citizen focus and responsiveness, developing others, diversity Management
·impact and influence, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and resolving problems, networking and building bonds, planning and organizing, project Management

Key Duties

·Conduct research and provide information relating to the implementation of Constitutional Programmers and legislative reform
·Monitor and evaluate the impact of key constitutional legislations: promotion of access to information act 2 of 2000, the promotion of equality and prevention of unfair discrimination Act 4 of 2000 and the promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000
·Collect data and information, analyze and translate information into knowledge for planning and decision making to support the management of secretarial, legal and administrative duties for the Equality Review Committee (ERC)
·Generic management function

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sprecruit40@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the STATE LAW ADVISER: CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE IMPLEMENTATION (LP7-LP8) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 600 893. 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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