CHIEF STATE LAW ADVISER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: National Office, Pretoria State | closing date: 11 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
National Office, Pretoria State
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.
- Lead the strategic management and governance of the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser through effective strategic planning, operational performance monitoring, risk management, audit compliance, financial management and resource utilization.
- Oversee the translation and editing of legislation and other legal documents into the official languages to support legislative accessibility and constitutional compliance.
- Provide strategic legal opinions on contracts, legal documents, settlements and disputes referred by Government departments and organs of state.
- Ensure sound governance, people management, financial stewardship, asset management, organizational performance and compliance with all statutory and regulatory prescripts within the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser.
Enquiries
Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR
- Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR
- Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Department Notes
Applicants are invited to submit applications, quoting the relevant reference number to the link and or address indicated in each specific advertisement. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications. Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. These assessments are aimed at assessing candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy). All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural, emotional intelligence and integrity. All suitable candidates will be subjected to mandatory pre-employment screening/ suitability checks/ verification (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment pending disciplinary action and professional registration. Suitable candidates for Senior Management Service positions will also be required to successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for the course as soon as possible. Due to high volumes anticipated, communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) seeks to appoint exceptional, ethical and visionary leaders to join its executive leadership team in advancing constitutional democracy. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability).
Original Text
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State
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.
Lead the strategic management and governance of the Office of the Chief State
Law Adviser through effective strategic planning, operational performance monitoring, risk management, audit compliance, financial management and
resource utilization. Oversee the translation and editing of legislation and other legal documents into the official languages to support legislative accessibility
and constitutional compliance. Provide strategic legal opinions on contracts, legal documents, settlements and disputes referred by Government
departments and organs of state. Ensure sound governance, people management, financial stewardship, asset management, organizational
performance and compliance with all statutory and regulatory prescripts within the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human
Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor
Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.