DIRECTOR: LAW REFORM

Department of Employment and Labour

Reference number: RCSM34/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Law or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in Law reform. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme, as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), must be submitted prior to appointment. Experience in the legislation and policy development process. Knowledge: public service and departmental policies, legislation and procedures; environmental, administrative and mining legislation; research methodologies and presentation skills; legal administration; strategic coordination/planning; business planning; report/professional writing; business process management; organisation performance management; risk management; audit procedures; project management; planning and performance management legislation.

Duties

Provide legislative support (drafting, vetting and commenting on Bills, policies and subordinate legislation) to the Department. This includes drafting and legally vetting Policies, Bills, Regulations, Notices, Strategies, Plans, Norms, Standards and related workflows. Review Socio-Economic Impact Assessments (SEIAS) Reports. Review Comments and Responses Reports (CRRs). Taking Bills and some sub-ordinate legislation through the Cabinet process, Parliamentary process and engagements with the Office of the Chief State Law Advisor, and Parliamentary Legal Advisors. Provide legal support (legal opinions/advice/research on legislation administered by the department, submissions, briefing documents, responses to the public, media statements Parliamentary questions, support to interpretation queries and subordinate legislation). Legally vet applications for exemptions, authorisations, licenses and permits. Manage Delegations Register for the Department. Participate and represent the Department in forums, committees, meetings, and related stakeholder platforms. Coordinate law reform and policies through the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Process. Management of the Directorate including the performance of the staff, attend management meetings and financial management.

Where to send your application

Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X10074, Marine Parade, Durban, 4056 or hand deliver at Government Building, Masonic Grove, Durban. For online Applications Email: Jobs-KZN16@Labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr S Kobese Tel No: (012) 399 9351

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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