DIRECTOR: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
To apply for the above position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg FOR ATTENTION : Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694 – Recruitment
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric certificate plus (NQF Level 7) qualification in Legal/ Law (LLB) or relevant qualifications as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in Legal Services environment.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate.
- Competencies: GPG and GDARD policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of Contracts and Legal Prescripts, Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development, change management, Financial Management, presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.
- Expert knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and all relevant legislation, including the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
- In-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
- Expert knowledge of Agricultural legislation.
- Expert knowledge of the law of contract, supply chain management processes, and litigation management.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organisational skills.
- Excellent report writing, facilitation, and legal drafting skills.
- Service delivery innovation and change management capability.
Duties
- Provide strategic legal leadership and direction to the Directorate: Legal Services, ensuring alignment with the Department's strategic objectives and legislative mandates.
- Manage, develop, and mentor a multidisciplinary legal team, ensuring optimal capacity utilisation and performance in line with the Department's human resources policies.
- Develop, implement, and review the legal services operational plan, service delivery model, and annual performance targets.
- Report to the Head of Department and senior management on all legal matters affecting the Department.
- Oversee and ensure the effective management of the legal services budget, resources, and assets in accordance with the PFMA and applicable prescripts.
- Legal Advisory Services.
- Oversee and provide authoritative legal opinions and advice to the Department, including the MEC, Head of Department, and senior management on all matters pertaining to the Department's functions.
- Ensure the provision of expert legal research and professional legal opinions on complex constitutional, administrative, and environmental law matters.
- Provide strategic legal guidance to management on compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and policies.
- Oversee the drafting, vetting, and review of all forms of agreements, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, service level agreements, and contractual documents arising during the Department's procurement and operational processes.
- Ensure legal compliance in all supply chain management processes, including participation in bid evaluation and adjudication committees.
- Manage contractual disputes and provide strategic guidance on remedies available to the Department.
- Oversee and manage all litigation matters involving the Department, including coordination with the State Attorney, Senior Counsel, and external legal representatives.
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the Departmental litigation register and provide GRAP 19 provisional assessments for financial reporting purposes.
- Ensure timely and effective responses to all court processes, legal proceedings, and litigation threats.
- Brief and debrief Senior Counsel and provide strategic litigation guidance to management.
- Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and amendment of legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to the Department's mandate.
- Provide statutory support services in respect of PAJA, PAIA, POPIA, and other applicable legislation.
- Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the Department.
- Monitor legislative developments and advise management on the implications for the Department's operations.
- Facilitate and promote effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including other government departments, organs of state, entities, and the public.
- Represent the Department in intergovernmental forums, committees, and consultative processes on legal matters.
- Support governance structures including the Business Continuity Management Committee and Risk Management Committee on legal and compliance matters.
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
Notes
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the Old Z83 form will not be considered. A New Z83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Note: It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds and Indians are encouraged apply). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). General information. The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications. The Gauteng Department of Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate plus (NQF Level 7) qualification in Legal/ Law (LLB) or relevant qualifications as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years of
experience at middle/senior managerial level in Legal Services environment.
Valid Driver’s license. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate. Competencies: GPG and GDARD policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service
Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of
Contracts and Legal Prescripts, Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development, change management,
Financial Management, presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and
Leadership Skills. Expert knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa and all relevant legislation, including the Public Service Act and
Public Service Regulations. In-depth knowledge of the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Thorough knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), the Promotion of Access to
Information Act (PAIA), and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Expert knowledge of Agricultural legislation. Expert knowledge of the law of contract, supply chain management processes, and litigation management.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organisational skills. Excellent report writing, facilitation, and legal drafting skills. Service delivery innovation and
change management capability.
DUTIES : Provide strategic legal leadership and direction to the Directorate: Legal Services, ensuring alignment with the Department's strategic objectives and
legislative mandates. Manage, develop, and mentor a multidisciplinary legal team, ensuring optimal capacity utilisation and performance in line with the
Department's human resources policies. Develop, implement, and review the legal services operational plan, service delivery model, and annual
performance targets. Report to the Head of Department and senior management on all legal matters affecting the Department. Oversee and
ensure the effective management of the legal services budget, resources, and assets in accordance with the PFMA and applicable prescripts. Legal Advisory
Services. Oversee and provide authoritative legal opinions and advice to the
Department, including the MEC, Head of Department, and senior management on all matters pertaining to the Department's functions. Ensure the provision of
expert legal research and professional legal opinions on complex constitutional, administrative, and environmental law matters. Provide strategic
legal guidance to management on compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and policies. Oversee the drafting, vetting, and review of all forms
of agreements, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, service level agreements, and contractual documents arising during the Department's
procurement and operational processes. Ensure legal compliance in all supply chain management processes, including participation in bid evaluation and
adjudication committees. Manage contractual disputes and provide strategic guidance on remedies available to the Department. Oversee and manage all
litigation matters involving the Department, including coordination with the
State Attorney, Senior Counsel, and external legal representatives. Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the Departmental litigation register and provide
GRAP 19 provisional assessments for financial reporting purposes. Ensure timely and effective responses to all court processes, legal proceedings, and
litigation threats. Brief and debrief Senior Counsel and provide strategic litigation guidance to management. Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and
amendment of legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to the
Department's mandate. Provide statutory support services in respect of PAJA,
PAIA, POPIA, and other applicable legislation. Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the Department. Monitor
legislative developments and advise management on the implications for the
Department's operations. Facilitate and promote effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including other
government departments, organs of state, entities, and the public. Represent the Department in intergovernmental forums, committees, and consultative
processes on legal matters. Support governance structures including the
Business Continuity Management Committee and Risk Management
Committee on legal and compliance matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.