Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/33
SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISOR: RULES BOARD (LP 9)
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 28/33
- 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
- National Office: Pretoria
- 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 Degree 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 of Court rules and Court procedures.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury.
- 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 court rules.
- Draft rules of court, memorandum and opinions, and facilitate consultation of stakeholders.
- Draft rules of courts, court procedures and submit to rules board and specialist committees.
- Conduct regular review of existing rules of courts, facilitate amendments and repeal outdated rules.
- Facilitate approval of approved amendments and new rules.
- Facilitate mentoring and coaching of juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to court rules.
Enquiries
Mr. M Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 2026
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).
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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 28/33 : SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISOR: RULES BOARD (LP 9) REF NO: 3/08/2026
SALARY : R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree 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 of Court rules and Court procedures. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public
Finance Management, Treasury. 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 court rules. Draft rules of court, memorandum and opinions, and facilitate consultation of
stakeholders. Draft rules of courts, court procedures and submit to rules board and specialist committees. Conduct regular review of existing rules of courts,
facilitate amendments and repeal outdated rules. Facilitate approval of approved amendments and new rules. Facilitate mentoring and coaching of
juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to court rules.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 2026
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.
SALARY : R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree 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 of Court rules and Court procedures. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public
Finance Management, Treasury. 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 court rules. Draft rules of court, memorandum and opinions, and facilitate consultation of
stakeholders. Draft rules of courts, court procedures and submit to rules board and specialist committees. Conduct regular review of existing rules of courts,
facilitate amendments and repeal outdated rules. Facilitate approval of approved amendments and new rules. Facilitate mentoring and coaching of
juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to court rules.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 2026
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.