DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. | closing date: 06 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.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package
Requirements
- An appropriate LLB qualification;
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification appropriate experience;
- A minimum of 3 years management level experience.
- A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental Legislation;
- Principles of environment management;
- Constitution of RSA and the Western Cape;
- Constitutional Law, administrative law, criminal procedure and law of evidence;
- Human resource and financial management.
- Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
- Communication skill (written and verbal);
- Interpretation of legislation;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Customer focus.
Duties
- Provide and manage standard litigation support services;
- Provide and manage standard functional and operational legal support and legislation;
- Scrutinise and comment on national and provincial legislation which impacts on the Department;
- Performance and information management and reporting;
- Manage the operation of the sub-directorate.
Enquiries
Adv G Birch Tel No: (021) 483 3113.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate LLB qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification appropriate experience; A minimum of 3 years management level experience.
A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also
apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental Legislation;
Principles of environment management; Constitution of RSA and the Western
Cape; Constitutional Law, administrative law, criminal procedure and law of evidence; Human resource and financial management. Skills needed:
Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
Communication skill (written and verbal); Interpretation of legislation; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Customer focus.
DUTIES : Provide and manage standard litigation support services; Provide and manage standard functional and operational legal support and legislation; Scrutinise
and comment on national and provincial legislation which impacts on the
Department; Performance and information management and reporting;
Manage the operation of the sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Adv G Birch Tel No: (021) 483 3113.
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.