• Reference Number : refs/022623
• Directorate : Directorate: Legal Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 464 634 - R 1 111 323 per annum per annum (salary to be determined in accordance with experience as per OSD determination).
• Enquiries : Ms Agnes Muthelo Tel No: 011 355 1182

Requirements :

• An appropriate Degree in LLB plus minimum of 8 years post-qualification legal experience. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service legislative framework and Education laws, as well as drafting and interpretation of legislation and Contracts. Knowledge of South African Constitutional Law is imperative. The ability to work long hours and under pressure. A valid South African Driver’s License. Skills: Interpretation of statute skills, research skills, legislative drafting and formulation skills. Good verbal and legal writing skills. Good communication (both written and verbal) as well as interpersonal skills. Well-developed analytical skills.

Duties :

• Research the legal content of Legislation, civil jurisprudence and provide reports. Conduct research on the constitutionality and legality of the legislative frameworks applicable to the Department. Attend to litigation on behalf of the Department. Attend to drafting of Provincial Laws, Regulations, contracts, statutory appeals and vetting of circulars. Provide legal advisory services to the Department. Ensure compliance with legislation. Monitor reviews of the law. Attend to queries regarding the departmental policies. Communicate with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to education attend to assigned duties from the Director.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: Physical Address 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 06-06-2025

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.