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Senior Assistant State Attorney (Lp5-Lp6) (X18 Posts)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
State Attorney, Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/33/GP (X2 Posts), GautengR655 854 – R1 508 337 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD rules.LegalCloses 11 August 2026

About this role

POST 26/99 : SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5-LP6) (X18 POSTS)

SALARY : R655 854 – R1 508 337 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package

will be structured in accordance with OSD rules.

CENTRE : State Attorney, Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/33/GP (X2 Posts)

State Attorney, Bloemfontein Ref No: 26/30 /FS (X2 Posts)

State Attorney, Pretoria Ref No: 2026/28/GP (X3 Posts)

State Attorney, Mahikeng, Ref No: 26/VA46/NW (X1 Post)

State Attorney, Kimberley, Ref No: 26/VA46/NC (X1 Post)

State Attorney, Cape Town Ref No: 49/2026/WC (X8 Posts)

State Attorney, Durban Ref No: 26/30/KZN (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognized by SAQA. A minimum

of four (4) years appropriate post-qualification legal/litigation experience;

Admittance as an Attorney; An in-depth, thorough knowledge of legal practice,

office management, accounting systems and trust accounts; Knowledge of the

government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution

of South Africa; Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid

driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research

and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Communication skills

(written and verbal); Accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES : Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal at the High Court, Magistrates

Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims Courts, CCMA, Tax and Tax

tribunals; Re-Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of

arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency,

queries, conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration,

including inter-departmental arbitration, register trust and debt collection;

Provide effective people management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Ramohlale Tel No: (012) 406 4879 /Cell: +27 71 761 5052

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.

NOTE : A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant

reference number.

Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of four (4) years appropriate post-qualification legal/litigation experience; Admittance as an Attorney; An in-depth, thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting systems and trust accounts; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties

Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal at the High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims Courts, CCMA, Tax and Tax tribunals; Re-Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries, conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration, register trust and debt collection; Provide effective people management.