DIRECTOR: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office Pietermaritzburg | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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; PLUS Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08). Additional Qualification: LLM Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in any discipline in law will serve as added advantage. NB: For the Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS, any individual may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for an SMS post in future. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior o the closing date. However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. 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. NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief Director: Legal Services, and provide legal advisory services to the department in accordance with the current legislation, policy and general legal practice imperatives: The ideal candidate must Possess extensive knowledge of civil and criminal procedures Knowledge in all legal matters impacting on the area of operation of the Department Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service Extensive knowledge of all health legislation, both National and Provincially Broad knowledge of health related issues Legal drafting skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent human relations Knowledge and competency in managing human, physical and financial resources Be computer literate with a proficiency in all Microsoft Office Software applications.
Salary
R1 266 714.per annum (Level 13) (An All-inclusive SMS Salary Package)
Requirements
- Grade 12/ Matric Certificate, An LLB Degree (NQF level 07) or equivalent (B Uris;
- B Proc;
- BA Law and B Com Law together with old LLB);
- PLUS A minimum of Five (5) years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level in a legal practice.
- PLUS Admission to practice either as an Advocate or an Attorney in the High Court of South Africa;
- PLUS Computer Literacy: MS Office Software
Duties
Key Performance Areas: – Job Purpose: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others: Provide overall management of the Litigation, Contracts and Legislation sub-components, inclusive of strategic and operational management: Develop, implement and monitor policies and systems to a specific legal framework and ensure compliance therewith Render a comprehensive legal advisory service including legal opinions and legal research: Render legal drafting services to the Department inclusive of technical advice with regard to the drafting of all departmental contracts Ensure the effective and efficient management and utilisation of all resources attached to the component, inclusive of physical, financial and human resources.
Enquiries
Mr M Zungu Tel No: 033-395 2220
Notes
“Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application”. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at Department Of Health: Kwazulu-Natal “We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life and as such, this Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote inclusiveness in all occupational levels in the Department”. www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
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SALARY : R1 266 714.per annum (Level 13) (An All-inclusive SMS Salary Package)
CENTRE : Head Office Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/ Matric Certificate, An LLB Degree (NQF level 07) or equivalent (B Uris; B Proc; BA Law and B Com Law together with old LLB); PLUS A minimum
of Five (5) years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level in a legal practice. PLUS Admission to practice either as an Advocate or an Attorney in
the High Court of South Africa; PLUS Computer Literacy: MS Office Software
Applications; PLUS Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
Additional Qualification: LLM Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in any discipline in law will serve as added advantage. NB: For the Pre-Entry Certificate for
SMS, any individual may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for an SMS post in future. The course is
available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following the link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it
is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior o the closing date. However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS
post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. 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. NB: All shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Knowledge, Skills,
Training And Competencies: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief
Director: Legal Services, and provide legal advisory services to the department in accordance with the current legislation, policy and general legal practice
imperatives: The ideal candidate must Possess extensive knowledge of civil and criminal procedures Knowledge in all legal matters impacting on the area
of operation of the Department Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service Extensive knowledge of all health
legislation, both National and Provincially Broad knowledge of health related issues Legal drafting skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and
written Excellent human relations Knowledge and competency in managing human, physical and financial resources Be computer literate with a proficiency
in all Microsoft Office Software applications.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: – Job Purpose: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others: Provide overall management of the Litigation,
Contracts and Legislation sub-components, inclusive of strategic and operational management: Develop, implement and monitor policies and
systems to a specific legal framework and ensure compliance therewith Render a comprehensive legal advisory service including legal opinions and legal
research: Render legal drafting services to the Department inclusive of technical advice with regard to the drafting of all departmental contracts Ensure
the effective and efficient management and utilisation of all resources attached to the component, inclusive of physical, financial and human resources.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Zungu Tel No: 033-395 2220
APPLICATIONS : All Applications Should Be Forwarded To: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051
Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia
Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower (Attention: MISS TNN NGEMA)
Interested applicants can visit the following website at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details. “Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs” or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: HeadOffice.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
NB//: The subject of your email must be the post name that you are applying for.
NOTE : “Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online
or receiving your hardcopy application”. You can find the list of Designated
Online Application Centres (DOACS) at Department Of Health: Kwazulu-Natal
“We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life and as such, this Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer, whose aim is to promote inclusiveness in all occupational levels in the Department”. www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.