Director: SOC Governance and Legal Assurance Job at Department of Electricity and Energy - Closing 23 October 2026 at 16h00

INTRODUCTION

Department of Electricity and Energy is looking for a Director: SOC Governance and Legal Assurance to join its team, with the post located in Head Office, Pretoria.

The advertised package is R1 317 384 a year (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.

Job title	Director: SOC Governance and Legal Assurance
Department	Department of Electricity and Energy
Reference number	DEE2026/019
Salary	R1 317 384 a year (Level 13), (all-inclusive package)
Centre / location	Head Office, Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Closing date	23 October 2026 (walk-in 16h00, online 23h59)
Circular	PSV Circular 36 of 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director: SOC Governance and Legal Assurance sits within Department of Electricity and Energy. The post is advertised under reference number DEE2026/019 and is based in Head Office, Pretoria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here is what the job involves day to day:

• Undertake the development of standardised SOC governance review and reporting instruments.
• Lead or partake in SOC governance assurance projects to assess compliance and enable DEE management structures to facilitate corrective action where required.
• Provide technical advisory services to executive management and the shareholders on the appointment and dismissal of SOC Board Members.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of the DEE's legal assurance policy regime and standardised legal instrument assurance framework for the SOC Group.
• Align existing and/or develop legal instruments for the governance of SOCs in the group.
• Draft legal opinions on the shareholder interface process with SOC Boards.
• Manage the Directorate.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, you should meet these requirements:

• An appropriate degree in LLB or equivalent at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), plus the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela).
• Additional requirements as an Admitted Attorney or an Advocate.
• Plus 5 years of experience at the middle/senior managerial level in Legal or Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of: Legislative and policy prescripts relevant to the Department and its SOE's.
• Corporate governance as it applies to the public and private sector, Company law, PFMA, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and a strong legal background.
• Skills: Communication, Financial Management, Problem solving and Analytical skills.
• Honesty and integrity; change management, strategic capability and leadership.
• Service delivery innovation, people management and empowerment.
• Thinking Demand: Information evaluation; decision- making, creativity, Tact, work individuality and in a group.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
2. Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
3. Write the reference number DEE2026/019 on your application.
4. Submit as instructed: Email to Vacancies5@dee.gov.za
5. Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026 (walk-in 16h00, online 23h59).

Enquiries: Mr Tshepo Makhubela Tel No: (012) 406 7577

Important notes:

• Read the full advert in the circular for the department's specific submission rules.

TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

• Apply separately for each post. One application covering several posts is normally only considered for the first one.
• Make sure your contact details on the Z83 and CV are current, with a working cellphone number and email address.
• Do not wait for the last day. Servers slow down near the closing date, and late applications are not considered.
• Check your email and phone regularly after the closing date. Departments only contact shortlisted candidates.
• Posts at senior management level (Level 13 and above) require the SMS pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (Nyukela programme), so confirm you qualify before you apply.

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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Always confirm details with the advertising department. OneCareer is not the employer and never charges for applying to a government post.