ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP3-LP4)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Reference number: 132/26/EC
Salary: R392 625 – R1 074 222 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD rules.
Centre: State Attorney: Mthatha
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognised by SAQA. Four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal / litigation experience; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Strategic and conceptual orientation; Communication skills (written and verbal).

Duties

Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Courts, Land Claims Court and CCMA; Draft and/or settle all types of agreements on behalf of the various clients; Render legal opinions and advice; Handle all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration and debt collection. Provide effective people management.

Where to send your application

Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: | https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu | | | | OR Postal | address: | The Human | | | -------------------------------------- | --- | --- | --- | ----------- | --------- | ----------- | --- | Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower.

Enquiries

Ms T Ramohlale Tel No: (012) 406 4879 /Cell: +27 71 761 5052

Note

A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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