Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/34
SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISOR: OFFICE OF THE STATE LAW ADVISER (LP 9) – Pretoria
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3
- Circular Post
- 28/34
- Department
- Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Pretoria Ref No: 7/08/2026 (X5 Posts) Cape Town Ref No: 8/08/2026 (X2 Posts)
- Salary information
- R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
Requirements
- An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience.
- Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System.
- Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework.
- Knowledge and experience in drafting bills and legislation development.
- Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury.
- A valid driver`s license.
- Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
- Dispute resolution;
- Analytical thinking;
- Communication skills (written and verbal);
- Presentation and facilitation skills;
- Financial management skills;
- Computer literacy;
- Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills;
- Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.
Duties
- Facilitate legal research, including comparative legal research on legislative development.
- Manage the certification and drafting of bills.
- Scrutinise and provide legal advice on primary, secondary and other subordinate legislation.
- Facilitate capacity building and mentorship for client Departments.
- Facilitate legislation translation services.
- Facilitate and manage legislative processes.
- Facilitate mentoring and coaching of juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to legislation and bill drafting.
Enquiries
Mr C Zana Tel No: (012) 357 8185 Ms M Kganyago Tel No: (012) 315 1884
How to apply
Where and how to submit 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.
Notes and Z83 guidance
- 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). 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 enroll 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).
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/34 : SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISOR: OFFICE OF THE STATE LAW ADVISER (LP 9) (X7 POSTS)
SALARY : R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
CENTRE : Pretoria Ref No: 7/08/2026 (X5 Posts) Cape Town Ref No: 8/08/2026 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience.
Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal
Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance
Framework. Knowledge and experience in drafting bills and legislation development. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations,
Public Finance Management, Treasury. A valid driver`s license. Skills and
Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and
facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually
and under pressure.
DUTIES : Facilitate legal research, including comparative legal research on legislative development. Manage the certification and drafting of bills. Scrutinise and
provide legal advice on primary, secondary and other subordinate legislation.
Facilitate capacity building and mentorship for client Departments. Facilitate legislation translation services. Facilitate and manage legislative processes.
Facilitate mentoring and coaching of juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to legislation and bill drafting.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Zana Tel No: (012) 357 8185 Ms M Kganyago Tel No: (012) 315 1884
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.
NOTE : A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.
SALARY : R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
CENTRE : Pretoria Ref No: 7/08/2026 (X5 Posts) Cape Town Ref No: 8/08/2026 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience.
Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal
Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance
Framework. Knowledge and experience in drafting bills and legislation development. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations,
Public Finance Management, Treasury. A valid driver`s license. Skills and
Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and
facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually
and under pressure.
DUTIES : Facilitate legal research, including comparative legal research on legislative development. Manage the certification and drafting of bills. Scrutinise and
provide legal advice on primary, secondary and other subordinate legislation.
Facilitate capacity building and mentorship for client Departments. Facilitate legislation translation services. Facilitate and manage legislative processes.
Facilitate mentoring and coaching of juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to legislation and bill drafting.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Zana Tel No: (012) 357 8185 Ms M Kganyago Tel No: (012) 315 1884
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.
NOTE : A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.