• Reference Number : refs/049745
• Directorate : LEGAL SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 317 384 per annum
• Enquiries : Mr Colbert Maabane Tel: ( 011) 227 0060

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Legal Studies, plus minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior management level in Legal Services environment in the Public Service. Five (5) years post admission experience as an Advocate or Attorney with the right to appear in the High Court. A valid driver’s license. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment.

Duties :

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative and Policy framework governing Legal Services processes, systems, and procedures in the Public Service, Knowledge and understanding of Department’s legal requirements, obligations and commitments, Knowledge and understanding of Departmental policy mandates, priorities, objectives and Service Delivery Model. Skills and Competencies: Strategic Management skills, Service Delivery Innovation skills strategic reporting skills, Performance and Self Driven, Facilitation, Leadership, Problem Solving, People management and Empowerment skills. DUTIES: Provision of strategic leadership in the management of Legal Services, Provision of legal advice on the Departmental Contracts, Provision of legal representation of the department in Litigation cases. Manage litigation and proactive legal services, Coordinate and manage litigation, Manage consultations and court documents, Liaise with state attorney and other organs of state in continuation of litigation: Provide contract management services, Negotiate and draft legally binding contracts for and on behalf of the Department, Provide legal advice on contracts. Provide legal advisory services, conduct research and consult with various stakeholders on the legal advice: Provide legislative drafting and review and compliance management, Conduct legislative audits and legislative awareness, Vet and draft policies relevant to the Department. Management of the Directorate, Manage Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Manage the Directorate’s performance, manage staff performance and development, leave and discipline.

Notes :

• NOTE: Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Perm Building, Johannesburg for Attention- Mr C Maabane, Tel- (011) 227 0060 or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000. The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

Employer : Department of Social Development

Location : HEAD OFFICE

Closing Date : 22-06-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.