DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Mafikeng | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded as follows: The Directorate – Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services: The District Director, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services, Potchefstroom Agricultural College, Potchefstroom, for attention of Ms C Hilderbrand Tel No: (018) 288 6685 or Email to dardrecruitment-DKK@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services: The District Director, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services, for attention of Ms. R. Ningisa, Tel No: (053) 928 0625 or hand deliver to Mini Garona Building Vryburg or Email to dardrecruitmentDRSM@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services: The District Director, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services Mmabatho, for attention of Ms. K. Mangwegape Tel No: (018) 384 0172 or hand deliver at Training Centre Building, Corner Onkgopotse Tiro & Moshweshwe Road, Mmabatho dardrecruitment-NMM@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Bojana District Services: The District Director, Bojanala District Services Rustenburg, for attention of Mr. O.J. Dithole, Tel No: (014) 592 0262. or Email to dardrecruitment-BOJ@nwpg.gov.za All posts for Mahikeng – Head Office, The Director Human Resource Management, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate: Human Resource Management, for attention of Ms Keneilwe Modiegi or hand deliver at the Training Centre Building, Corner Onkgopotse Tiro & Moshweshwe Road, Mmabatho or Email to DardrecruitmentHO@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive salary package
Requirements
- Grade 12/ Senior Certificate.
- An LLB Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA.
- Five (5) years’ experience at middle/ Senior management level in Legal Services.
- Computer Literacy.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of Human Resources prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service such as Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Public Service Regulations and various Bargaining Council resolutions.
- Skills: Negotiation skills, Planning and Organizing, Time Management, Policy Analysis and Development, Good Communication skills, Group Dynamics, Diversity Management, Facilitation skills, Coordination skills, Knowledge Management skills.
- Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation, Customer Focus and Communication.
Duties
- Offer legal opinions and advices by advising MEC on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation guiding the department, studying and researching the case at hand to give an informed opinion, analysing and checking prospects of success, giving advice to proceed or not, liaising with experts on the relevant fields of law and advising on settlement to avoid unnecessary legal costs.
- Monitor Legal Contracts by scrutinizing agreements and comply with prescribed procedure for the conclusion of binding documents, identifying the intention of the contract and provide legal advice during conceptualization of the contract, conducting risk assessment to avoid unnecessary financial loss and litigation, consulting with staff and external parties involved in the contract, liaising with State Law Advisors on contracts and rendering regular workshops on contracts.
- Communicate with State Attorney on litigation matters involving the department by managing the investigation and compiling relevant documents to State Attorney, dealing with litigation on behalf of the department through the State Attorney, conducting research on case at hand to establish state liabilities, giving instructions to State Attorney during court proceedings, managing the investigation and compilation of evidence from Staff and Management, managing the cases referred to the State Attorney with regards to dates and ensuring court appearance by officials and avoid prescription, assisting State Attorney to prepare briefs to advocates where necessary and verifying correctness of the invoices for payment of the State Attorney.
- Ensure that there is sound labour stability and by providing support to Legal Services directorate and Corporate Management Services.
- Management of the directorate budget in accordance with the financial management prescripts.
Enquiries
Dr. H. Kekana Tel No: (018) 384 3134
Notes
This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive salary package
CENTRE : Head Office – Mafikeng
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/ Senior Certificate. An LLB Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/ Senior management level in Legal
Services. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of Human Resources
prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing
Public Service such as Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic
Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act,
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access to Information
Act, Public Service Regulations and various Bargaining Council resolutions.
Skills: Negotiation skills, Planning and Organizing, Time Management, Policy
Analysis and Development, Good Communication skills, Group Dynamics,
Diversity Management, Facilitation skills, Coordination skills, Knowledge
Management skills. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership,
People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project
Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge
Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem Solving and analysis,
Client orientation, Customer Focus and Communication.
DUTIES : Offer legal opinions and advices by advising MEC on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation guiding the department,
studying and researching the case at hand to give an informed opinion, analysing and checking prospects of success, giving advice to proceed or not,
liaising with experts on the relevant fields of law and advising on settlement to avoid unnecessary legal costs. Monitor Legal Contracts by scrutinizing
agreements and comply with prescribed procedure for the conclusion of binding documents, identifying the intention of the contract and provide legal
advice during conceptualization of the contract, conducting risk assessment to avoid unnecessary financial loss and litigation, consulting with staff and
external parties involved in the contract, liaising with State Law Advisors on contracts and rendering regular workshops on contracts. Communicate with
State Attorney on litigation matters involving the department by managing the investigation and compiling relevant documents to State Attorney, dealing with
litigation on behalf of the department through the State Attorney, conducting research on case at hand to establish state liabilities, giving instructions to
State Attorney during court proceedings, managing the investigation and compilation of evidence from Staff and Management, managing the cases
referred to the State Attorney with regards to dates and ensuring court appearance by officials and avoid prescription, assisting State Attorney to
prepare briefs to advocates where necessary and verifying correctness of the invoices for payment of the State Attorney. Ensure that there is sound labour
stability and by providing support to Legal Services directorate and Corporate
Management Services. Management of the directorate budget in accordance with the financial management prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. H. Kekana Tel No: (018) 384 3134
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.