DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
the applicable MMS guidelines per annum).
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable MMS guidelines per annum).
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Legal Studies, plus minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in Legal Services environment in the Public Service.
- Five (5) years post admission experience as an Advocate or Attorney with the right to appear in the High Court.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment prior to appointment.
- Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative and Policy framework governing Legal Services processes, systems, and procedures in the Public Service, Knowledge and understanding of Department’s legal requirements, obligations and commitments, Knowledge and understanding of Departmental policy mandates, priorities, objectives and Service Delivery Model.
- Skills and Competencies: Strategic Management skills, Service Delivery Innovation skills strategic reporting skills, Performance and Self Driven, Facilitation, Leadership, Problem Solving, People management and Empowerment skills.
Duties
- Provision of strategic leadership in the management of Legal Services, Provision of legal advice on the Departmental Contracts, Provision of legal representation of the department in Litigation cases.
- Manage litigation and proactive legal services, Coordinate and manage litigation, Manage consultations and court documents, Liaise with state attorney and other organs of state in continuation of litigation: Provide contract management services, Negotiate and draft legally binding contracts for and on behalf of the Department, Provide legal advice on contracts.
- Provide legal advisory services, conduct research and consult with various stakeholders on the legal advice: Provide legislative drafting and review and compliance management, Conduct legislative audits and legislative awareness, Vet and draft policies relevant to the Department.
- Management of the Directorate, Manage Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Manage the Directorate’s performance, manage staff performance and development, leave and discipline.
Enquiries
Mr C Maabane Tel No: (011) 227 0060
Notes
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s).
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable MMS guidelines per annum).
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Legal Studies, plus minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in Legal
Services environment in the Public Service. Five (5) years post admission experience as an Advocate or Attorney with the right to appear in the High
Court. A valid driver’s license. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS
(Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment prior to appointment. Competencies: Knowledge and
understanding of the legislative and Policy framework governing Legal
Services processes, systems, and procedures in the Public Service,
Knowledge and understanding of Department’s legal requirements, obligations and commitments, Knowledge and understanding of Departmental policy
mandates, priorities, objectives and Service Delivery Model. Skills and
Competencies: Strategic Management skills, Service Delivery Innovation skills strategic reporting skills, Performance and Self Driven, Facilitation,
Leadership, Problem Solving, People management and Empowerment skills.
DUTIES : Provision of strategic leadership in the management of Legal Services, Provision of legal advice on the Departmental Contracts, Provision of legal
representation of the department in Litigation cases. Manage litigation and proactive legal services, Coordinate and manage litigation, Manage
consultations and court documents, Liaise with state attorney and other organs of state in continuation of litigation: Provide contract management services,
Negotiate and draft legally binding contracts for and on behalf of the
Department, Provide legal advice on contracts. Provide legal advisory services, conduct research and consult with various stakeholders on the legal advice:
Provide legislative drafting and review and compliance management, Conduct legislative audits and legislative awareness, Vet and draft policies relevant to
the Department. Management of the Directorate, Manage Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Manage the Directorate’s performance, manage staff
performance and development, leave and discipline.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Maabane Tel No: (011) 227 0060
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. The
Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.