• Reference Number : refs/050351
• Directorate : LEGAL SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 483 219.00 – R 1 155 777.00 per annum. The offer is based on recognition of experience. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the shortlisted candidates).
• Enquiries : Ms. A. Mkhombo/ Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355-7521/7175

Requirements :

• LLB Degree (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Admitted Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge and experience in research; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and solve problems; Good office administration, planning and organizing; Computer literacy. Knowledge of Administrative and Constitutional Law, Legislation and Regulations relevant to the Public Service, Legal drafting and interpretation. Knowledge of court procedures; Experience in the management of litigation.

Duties :

• Draft, review and amend legal policies for the Department. Deal with litigation on behalf of the Department through the state attorney. Investigate and compile relevant documents to the state attorney. Liaise with the State Attorney’s office, State Law Advisors and Counsel. Conduct Research on the cases at hand, to establish liability. Giving instruction to the state attorney during court proceedings. Compilation of evidence from staff and management. Manage the cases referred to the state attorney with regard to dates and ensure court appearance by officials and avoid prescription. Provide assistant to the state attorney to prepare briefs to advocates were necessary. Verify correctness of invoice for payment to the State Attorney. Conduct Research and Advice on Legal Problems and Proceedings regarding the Department. Update litigation management system. Investigate and compile relevant documents for the court proceedings. Verify accuracy of documents and compliance with court rules and deadlines. Provide assistance to the state attorney during the court proceedings. Compile court records. Appear in court, lead evidence and present legal arguments. Determine and deliver persuasive legal arguments to a judge or magistrate. Interpret and apply the law to the specific facts of the case to support the departments cases. Conduct a data inventory to identify what personal information is processed, where it is stored, and who it is shared with. Implement data protection policies and procedures, including comprehensive privacy notice, data retention schedules and secure destruction processes. Implement appropriate security safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss and damage. Establish an incident response plan for data breaches. Compile and publish a PAIA manual detailing the department’s structure, functions, available records and the procedure for requesting information. Manage requests for information in accordance with the prescribed procedures and forms, responding with stipulated timeframes. Establish internal appeal procedures for requesters dissatisfied with the decisions (mandatory for public bodies). Adhere to the code of good administrative conduct and integrate PAJA requirements into all administrative decision-making processes.

Notes :

• line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7082/7043.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 : 31-07-2026

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.