Director: Legal Services x1

Job Details

• Job Title: Director: Legal Services
• Reference Number: LEGAL/2026
• Post Number: POST 25/390
• Salary: R1,317,384 per annum (Level 13)
• Centre: Glen
• Driver’s Licence: Code B required

Job Description

The Director: Legal Services will provide strategic legal leadership and advisory support to the entire Department and the Office of the MEC. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing legal risks, litigation, legal drafting, legislative review, legal compliance, and the provision of legal advisory services.

The role requires a senior legal professional with extensive knowledge of South African public sector law and experience in managing legal services at a middle or senior management level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and support to the Department.
• Advise the MEC, senior management, and staff on legal matters.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate legal risks affecting the Department.
• Manage litigation matters, including civil and labour-related cases.
• Oversee the effective management of litigation.
• Manage the drafting of legal opinions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advisory support services.
• Coordinate with other government departments on legal matters affecting the Department.
• Coordinate legislative review and law reform programmes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and administrative requirements.
• Handle and manage litigation matters.
• Ensure compliance with national, international, and continental legal instruments.
• Advise on the drafting, implementation, and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Represent the Department at relevant forums, including:
  • Civil litigation matters
  • Labour matters
  • Bargaining Councils
  • CCMA
  • Labour Court
• Participate in the development of:
  • Five-year Strategic Plans
  • Annual Performance Plans (APP)
  • Directorate Operational Plans
• Monitor implementation and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Manage Directorate resources, including:
  • Budget
  • Training
  • Mentoring and development
  • Performance management
  • Work allocation

Requirements

• An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Law, recognised by SAQA.
• Must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in a legal environment.
• Valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Compulsory Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Certificate prior to appointment.

Legal Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of legal prescripts applicable to the public service.
• Advanced knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa.
• Knowledge of:
  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Contract Law
  • Labour Law
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Planning and Development Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Mediation
• Knowledge of the Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Knowledge of the Bill of Rights.
• Strong legal drafting and legislative interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of South African law and public sector legal frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Strategic capability and leadership.
• People management and empowerment.
• Programme and project management.
• Financial management.
• Change management.
• Knowledge management.
• Service delivery innovation.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Coordination and monitoring.
• Policy formulation and implementation.

Enquiries

Mr T.M. Mabilo: 082 787 9659