State Law Advisor: Legal Governance
Department of the Premier (Western Cape) · Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, Western Cape, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R970 221 to R1 045 197 per year
- Posted
- 18 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: DOTP 26/2026R1 REQUIREMENTS: An LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Constitutional Law, PAJA, PAIA, POPIA, Interpretation of Statues; Procurement and tendering processes; Relevant legislation, case law litigation trends as well as thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, policies and best practices that influence line functions. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Project Management. DUTIES: Render legal training to departments, public entities and municipalities; Render legal research and advisory services on governance matters, including proactive counsel to the executive and departments; Render legal governance assessments and reporting ser vices to provincial departments and entities; Render transversal legal governance service in respect of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and ot her constitutional legislation; Review and maintain delegations for members of the executive and departments. SALARY: LP 7: R970 221 - R1 045 197 per annum; (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). LP 8: R1 138 698 - R1 600 893 per annum; (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government ENQUIRIES: Ms S van Aarde Tel No: (021) 483 8433 (X3 POSTS)
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