Assistant Director: Legal Support x1
Job Details
- Position: Assistant Director: Legal Support
- Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
+ 37% in lieu of service benefits - Job Type: Contract Position (3 to 6 months)
- Employer Sector: Public Service Legal Environment
Centres (8 Provinces)
This is a multi-provincial contract post within:
- Limpopo Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/LIM/04/2026
- Mpumalanga Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/MP/04/2026
- North West Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/NW/04/2026
- Free State Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/FS/04/2026
- KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/KZN/04/2026
- Eastern Cape Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/EC/04/2026
- Northern Cape Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/NC/04/2026
- Western Cape Provincial Office – Ref: ASD/LS/WC/04/2026
Job Description
The Assistant Director: Legal Support role provides legal advisory, research, drafting, and administrative support within a public service legal environment.
The position supports the Public Service Commission and related offices by assisting with legal opinions, contracts, compliance monitoring, and litigation coordination. The role requires strong legal knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced government environment.
Responsibilities
Legal Research & Advisory Support
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Assist in drafting legal opinions for the PSC and OPSC
- Provide legal advisory support to internal stakeholders
Contract and Agreement Management
- Draft Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
- Draft contracts and legal agreements
- Provide secretariat support to MoU committees
Compliance & Governance Support
- Assist in ensuring compliance with:
- PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act)
- POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
- Support legal governance processes within the department
Litigation Support
- Assist in managing litigation processes
- Provide documentation and legal support in court-related matters
- Coordinate case preparation and legal records
Legal Administration
- Provide general legal administrative support
- Maintain legal documentation and records
- Assist with coordination of legal workflows
Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) (NQF Level 7)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience in:
- Legal environment, OR
- Equivalent legal-related field (including private sector experience)
Additional Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License (except for disabled applicants)
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Competencies & Skills
Personal Attributes
- Ethical and professional conduct
- Integrity and trustworthiness
- Assertiveness
- Self-driven and motivated
- Results-oriented mindset
Legal & Technical Skills
- Legal research and drafting skills
- Contract drafting and review
- Knowledge of PAIA and POPIA
- Litigation support experience
Administrative Skills
- Strong organizational ability
- Planning and coordination
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality management
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Good interpersonal relations
- Ability to work in teams and independently
- Ability to work under pressure
Computer Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
Key Duties Summary
- Provide legal research and advisory support
- Draft contracts, MoUs, and legal opinions
- Support litigation and compliance processes
- Assist PSC and OPSC legal operations
- Ensure administrative and legal coordination functions
Enquiries (Selected Contacts)
- S Mlisana – Free State: (051) 448 8696
- P Ludwaba-Tyeda – Eastern Cape: (043) 643 4704
- Y Mtshali – KwaZulu-Natal: (033) 023 5958