SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
| Job Title: | SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY |
| Company: | DPSA |
| Job Reference: | 25/45/FS |
| Category: | Government |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-18T21:54 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-30T23:53 |
| Salary: | ZAR 365251 - 1450323 per year |
SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - Job Description
Introduction for SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
Government 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. A SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY 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 SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYinstructions 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 for SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High Court, Magistrate Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims Courts, CCMA, Tax and Tax tribunals; Furnish legal advice and opinions;
Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries, conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration; Register trust and debt collection; Provide effective people management.
Required Qualifications to be a SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 4 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; Admittance as an Attorney; A thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting system and trust accounts;
Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; 29 30 Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies to be a SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY:
Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting;
Dispute resolution; Case flow management;
Communication skills (written and verbal);
Accuracy and attention to detail.
How to Apply for Government: SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
Please direct your applications to:
The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 No 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
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