STATE LAW ADVISOR | Government
| Job Title: | STATE LAW ADVISOR |
| Company: | DPSA |
| Job Reference: | 25/89/LD |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-18T21:37 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-29T23:36 |
| Salary: | ZAR 568700 - 1539321 per year |
STATE LAW ADVISOR - Job Description
Introduction of Department of Justice
The Department of Justice application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. Department of Justice A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions.
Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.Only the official Application Form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme (available on the SAPS website) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. • The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the Application Form.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form. • Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, National Senior Certificate and all post-school educational qualifications with a statement of results obtained must also be submitted and attached to every application. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
• Applications must be posted/hand delivered timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The closing date for all applications is 2025-09-12. • All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening. • All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview. Short-listed applicants may be subjected to vetting. • Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. •
The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof. • Recommended candidates will be expected to sign a 12 month Internship Contract. • Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the SAPS may not be regarded as a guarantee for automatic absorption for permanent appointment. Applications can be posted or hand delivered to:
PROVINCE HRDC OFFICES NAME CONTACT DETAILS PHYSICAL ADDRESS Gauteng Gauteng: Provincial Head Office Col Mathabatha Sgt Mdletshe SPO KIbe W/O Baloyi 011 274 7477 011 274 7505 011 274 7507/7878 16 Empire Road, Parktown, Johannesburg (Office no GE 004) Gauteng HRDC
Westrand Sgt Mahlobisa A/C Mokgorong 011 951 1198 011 951 1188 Commissioner St, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, 2001 Gauteng HRDC Pretoria W/O LE Grange 012 320 3268 12 Loop Street next to Manhattan Hotel Destinatum Building, Pretoria Gauteng HRDC Springs Capt Theron 011 365 5922 The Avenues Shopping Centre, 1st Floor, 5th Avenue Springs. Gauteng HRDC Benoni Cst Taukobong 011 746 5717 011 746 5726 Kleinfontein Lake Office park, Cnr Lake Vieto Cres & Pioneer Drive, Benoni Gauteng HRDC Vaal Rand A/C D Lehloo Cnr Marriman & Edward Avenue, Vereeniging
Responsibilities of STATE LAW ADVISOR
Key Performance Areas: Plan and conduct research, including comparative legal research in respect of the law of South Africa; Conduct extensive consultation with stakeholders with a view to obtain inputs and comment on draft research papers; Develop proposals for the development, improvement and modernization of the South African Law Reform; Develop recommendation and draft legislation for law Reform; Prepare issue papers, discussion papers and reports that contain research, recommendations and draft legislation for law reform; Conduct Socio Economic Impact Analysis on research and legislative proposal.
Required Qualifications in STATE LAW ADVISOR
LLB Degree or recognized 4 year legal qualification; At least 5 years’ appropriate post qualification in litigation/legal advisory experience; Admission as an Advocate or Attorney; Knowledge of the Constitutional and laws of the RSA;
Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract;
Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions and State Liability Act.
Skills and Competencies:
Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management;
Communication and information management;
Continuous improvement; Diversity management;
Impact and influence; Conflict management; Planning and organizing; Problem solving and decision making; Computer literacy; Project management.
How to Apply at Department of Justice
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: 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 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
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