POST 26/92 : CHIEF STATE LAW ADVISER REF NO: 26/23/OCSLA
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration
package)
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 8 in Law or as recognised by SAQA. Admission as an Advocate
or Attorney in the High Court of South Africa is essential. Extensive knowledge
of Bills and legislation, legislative drafting and certification processes, legal
advisory services, public and international law, public administration,
government decision-making processes, and the statutory and regulatory
framework governing the Public Service, including the Public Service Act,
Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and related prescripts.
Sound understanding of Government priorities, organizational governance,
strategic planning and professional legal ethics. Skills and Competencies:
Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide
strategic direction, develop legal policy and lead a specialized legal advisory
environment. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management,
financial management, organizational transformation, change management,
knowledge management and service delivery innovation. Strong analytical,
planning and problem-solving capability, with excellent people management,
stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills. Proven
ability to build strategic partnerships, manage complex legal matters, influence
decision-making and lead multidisciplinary professional teams. High levels of
professionalism, ethical leadership, accountability and commitment to the
values and principles of the Public Service.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the certification and drafting of
Bills, including the provision of preliminary legal opinions, certification of
legislation and legal advisory support throughout the parliamentary process.
Oversee the scrutiny, drafting and certification of subordinate legislation and
provide authoritative legal opinions and advisory services to Government
departments and other organs of state. Direct the scrutiny of international
agreements to ensure consistency with the Constitution and domestic law and
oversee the provision of legal advice relating to international legal obligations.
Lead the strategic management and governance of the Office of the Chief State
Law Adviser through effective strategic planning, operational performance
monitoring, risk management, audit compliance, financial management and
resource utilization. Oversee the translation and editing of legislation and other
legal documents into the official languages to support legislative accessibility
and constitutional compliance. Provide strategic legal opinions on contracts,
legal documents, settlements and disputes referred by Government
departments and organs of state. Ensure sound governance, people
management, financial stewardship, asset management, organizational
performance and compliance with all statutory and regulatory prescripts within
the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human
Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor
Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.