• Reference Number : refs/056884
• Directorate : Corporate Legal Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R337 563 Per Annum (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
• Enquiries : Iris Thanjekwayo Tel: 011 240 3085

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) (NQF Level 8) in Legal Services or related qualification as otherwise determined by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. 2 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Valid driver’s license. COMPETENCES: Expert knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and all relevant legislation, including the Public Service Act and the Public Service Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Treasury Regulations, the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Gauteng Nature Conservation Ordinance and South African national environmental legislation: i.e. the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the Specific Environmental Management Acts (SEMA). Expert knowledge of the law of contract, the supply chain management process and litigation processes. SKILLS: Planning and organising. Service delivery innovation. Management skills. Report writing and Facilitation skills. Legal research and analysis. Drafting, vetting of contracts and legal opinions.

Duties :

• Expertly draft and vet all forms of agreements, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, service level agreements, as well as contractual documents relevant during the bidding process. Do legal research and provide professional legal advice and opinions. Facilitate litigation process and provide litigation support. Sit on and participate in committees in the supply chain process. Facilitate the promotion of an effective working relationship with all stakeholders (internally and externally). Draft and review policies, regulations and notices. Provide statutory support services pertaining to, amongst others, the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, the Promotion of Access to Information Act and the Protection of Personal Information Act. Draft, review and/or amend legislation and/or policies.

Notes :

• NOTES: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Please attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copy of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email. Applicants must submit only one application. Multiple applications for the advertised post will not be considered. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Department of Environment is an equal opportunity employer and intends to promote equity through filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment / promotion will promote the achievement of employment equity within the department are encouraged to apply. No late applications will be considered. 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 Environment

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 21-10-2026

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.