• Reference Number : REFS/045398
• Directorate : Legal Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 266 714.00 – R 1 492 122.00 per annum (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty. Salary level 13.
• Enquiries : Ms. A. Mkhombo/ Mr. E Mpateni (011) 355-7521/7252

Requirements :

• LLB Degree (NQF level 7). Admission as an Attorney/Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. At least 5 years’ experience at a middle management or senior management level within a legal environment. Extensive knowledge of the South African Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Administrative Law, and other relevant legislation and policies. Strong communication skills, strategic leadership, financial management, litigation management, drafting of contracts, and conflict resolution skills. A valid driver’s license and completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government submitted prior to appointment

Duties :

• Manage and ensure an effective provision of Litigation. Provide sound litigation advise. Monitor the implementation of & provide advice on the interpretation and application of all pieces of legislation. Liaise with the state attorney’s office, State Law advisors and on litigation matters. Provide advice the prosecution of all legal actions by and against the department. Ensure department’s legal capacity is strengthened to provide effective legal advice and opinions. Ensure daily tracking of court decisions that might impact the department. Oversee and manage a detailed legal analysis of contracts. Compile and manage legal contracts. Approve, draft, vet, and review contracts in an efficient contract management system. Provide legal advisory services. Oversee and ensure smooth and effective legal advice and support to management. Ensure that legal problems are dealt with quickly and advise on corrective measures to prevent similar problems in the future. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and policies by the department. Assist in drafting of proposed legislation and policies Interpret legislation, contracts and resolve disputes. Conduct legal audits to ensure minimize potential liability and enable favourable action based on existing provisions. Manage the Directorate. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required reports. Plan and allocate work to subordinates. Check the quality of work delivered by employees.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to COLOURED FEMALES, INDIAN FEMALES, WHITE FEMAELS candidates. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7521/7252. Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Johannesburg (Head office)

Closing Date : 15-05-2026

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.