ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP3-LP4) – State Attorney: Mthatha 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: State Attorney: Mthatha | closing date: 11 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R392 625 – R1 074 222 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD rules.
Centre
- State Attorney, East London Ref No:131/26/EC (X3 Posts)
- State Attorney, Port Elizabeth Ref No 130/26/EC (X2 Posts)
- State Attorney, Bloemfontein Ref No: 26/24 /FS (X1 Post)
- State Attorney, Pretoria Ref No: 2026/27/GP (X8 Posts)
- State Attorney, Mahikeng Ref No: 26/VA47/NW (X1 Post)
- State Attorney: Mthatha Ref No:132/26/EC (X1 Post)
- State Attorney, Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/29/GP (X2 Posts)
- State Attorney, Durban Ref No: 26/31/KZN (X8 Posts)
- State Attorney, Cape Town Ref No: 50/2026/WC (X3 Posts)
Requirements
- An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognised by SAQA.
- Four (4) year recognized legal qualification;
- Admission as an Attorney;
- At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal / litigation experience;
- A valid driver’s license.
- Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy;
- Legal research and drafting;
- Dispute resolution;
- Case flow management;
- Strategic and conceptual orientation;
- Communication skills (written and verbal).
- Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy;
- Legal research and drafting;
- Dispute resolution;
- Case flow management;
- Strategic and conceptual orientation;
- Communication skills (written and verbal).
Duties
- Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Courts, Land Claims Court and CCMA;
- Draft and/or settle all types of agreements on behalf of the various clients;
- Render legal opinions and advice;
- Handle all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration and debt collection.
- Provide effective people management.
Enquiries
Ms T Ramohlale Tel No: (012) 406 4879 /Cell: +27 71 761 5052
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.
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).
Notes
A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R392 625 – R1 074 222 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD rules.
CENTRE State Attorney, East London Ref No:131/26/EC (X3 Posts)
State Attorney, Port Elizabeth Ref No 130/26/EC (X2 Posts)
State Attorney, Bloemfontein Ref No: 26/24 /FS (X1 Post)
State Attorney, Pretoria Ref No: 2026/27/GP (X8 Posts)
State Attorney, Mahikeng Ref No: 26/VA47/NW (X1 Post)
State Attorney: Mthatha Ref No:132/26/EC (X1 Post)
State Attorney, Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/29/GP (X2 Posts)
State Attorney, Durban Ref No: 26/31/KZN (X8 Posts)
State Attorney, Cape Town Ref No: 50/2026/WC (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognised by SAQA. Four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At least 2 years
appropriate post qualification legal / litigation experience; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and
drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Strategic and conceptual
orientation; Communication skills (written and verbal). Skills and
Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Strategic and conceptual orientation;
Communication skills (written and verbal).
DUTIES : Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Courts, Land Claims Court and CCMA; Draft and/or settle all types of
agreements on behalf of the various clients; Render legal opinions and advice;
Handle all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration and debt collection. Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Ramohlale Tel No: (012) 406 4879 /Cell: +27 71 761 5052
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.
NOTE : A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.
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.