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CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES - DBE VACANCY IN PRETORIA


Job Title CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES - DBE VACANCY IN PRETORIA
Company Government Jobs
Job Reference DBE/60/2026
Category Government
Location Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 2026-08-03T21:15
Closing Date 2026-08-17T23:13
Status Open for Applications
Salary ZAR 740147 - 1554696 per year

Introduction

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead its Legal and Legislative Services division as Chief Director, based in Pretoria. This is a high-level opportunity for admitted attorneys or advocates with strong public sector legal experience. Applications close on 17 August 2026.

About the Company

This Senior Management Service (SMS) position falls under the Finance and Administration branch, offering an inclusive salary package of R1 554 696 per annum. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal leadership across litigation, legislative drafting, and legal advisory services for the Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Chief Directorate: Legal and Legislative Services
• Deliver high-level legal advice to the Minister, Director-General, and the Department
• Manage litigation involving the Minister, DG, and Department, including instructing the State Attorney
• Oversee drafting, amendment, and interpretation of education legislation and regulations
• Coordinate and monitor the Department's legislative programme
• Provide legal support to provincial education departments where required
• Advise on governance and administration of statutory bodies in the basic education portfolio
• Draft, review, and negotiate national and international agreements and MOUs
• Manage legal risk, compliance monitoring, and implementation of court orders
• Oversee the Chief Directorate's human, financial, and operational resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification (NQF Level 7, SAQA recognized)
• Admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa, in good standing
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification legal experience, with at least 5 years at senior managerial level
• Experience in legislation, policy, or litigation within the education or comparable public sector
• Demonstrable experience in education law is essential
• Experience in constitutional law, administrative law, and legislative drafting is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, and analytical skills
• Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Must complete the SMS Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela Certificate)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 form together with a detailed CV (no supporting documents required at this stage). Submit via post to Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001, hand-deliver to 222 Struben Street, Pretoria, or email to Monyela.N@dbe.gov.za or Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za.
For enquiries, contact Ms N Monyela on (012) 357 3294 or Mr M Segowa on (012) 357 4291


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Gauteng DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Jobs | DIRECTOR: NPO PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCING

Job Title Gauteng DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Jobs | DIRECTOR: NPO PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCING
Company DSP Government
Job Reference REFS/049764
Category Government
Location Johannesburg, ZA
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 2026-06-20T16:58
Closing Date 2026-07-03T18:56
Status Open for Applications
Salary ZAR 728147 - 1317384 per year

DIRECTOR: NPO PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCING - Job Description

Introduction

Applicants on Gauteng DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Jobs | DIRECTOR: NPO PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCING with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. 

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 

The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. 

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.

About the Company

It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. 

The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please to indicate their race and disability for purposes of Employment Equity Office for attention Ms M Mzamela. All applicants are also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents.

Responsibilities

Management of NPO budget approval and payment system process for service
providers as part of Departmental Annual Performance Plan. Provide
institutional capacity building on all compliance related matters VI. Establish
and maintain a sound internal control system on SAP System in line with
relevant legislation such as PFMA, and Treasury Regulations. Manage the
compilation of provincial proposed budget for Management Authority. Manage
and monitor Expenditure and Financial analysis and consolidate monthly
reports for subsequent subsidy payments ll. Conduct risk assessment through
analysis of audited financial statement of all funded NGOs. Conduct risk
assessment through analysis of audited financial statement of all funded
NGOs. Manage policy formulation and provide support to stakeholders.
Develop relevant and cost-efficient costing models for all funded programmes
delivered by NPOs. 

Manage and monitor the compliance of funded NPO in
Social Service Sector and participate in the corridors Task Teams.
Management of audit processes for the Directorate. Manage both Programme
and Financial Monitoring processes. 

Management of Directorate's budget and
expenditure, performance reporting development, leave and discipline.

Required Qualifications

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Financial Management, Cost
Accounting, Auditing, Project Management and /or Public Management /
Administration. A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial
level, in the financial management environment. 

Nyukela SMS Certificate for
entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of
Government submitted prior to appointment. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge
and understanding of legislative, Policy and Institutional frameworks governing
NPO and Community Partnership and Development Programmes in the Public
Service. Knowledge of the Department's Strategic priorities and Service
Delivery model. A valid driver's license. Excellent Communication (verbal and
written), Analytical and Problem solving, analysis, Financial Management,
Strategic capability and leadership, Monitoring and Evaluation skills.

Job Benefits and Perks

R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of
70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable SMS guidelines per annum)

How to Apply

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