DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD01/07/2026HO
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Law (LLB); A valid driver’s license. Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate. A minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior management in Legal environment. Knowledge: - Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Interpretation of laws (constitutional and statutory interpretation), Legal drafting and writing, Litigation management, including alternative dispute resolution, Legal research methodology, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System Skills/ Core Competences: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication, Research, Presentation, Facilitation, Language, Policy analysis, Driving, Computer literacy, Numeracy.

Duties

Manage the provision of contract drafting, editing and vetting services; Manage the provision of legislative review and legal compliance management; Manage the provision of litigation services; Manage the development and implementation of policies; Manage the resources of the directorate.

Where to send your application

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (Sthesha Waya Waya). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize

Enquiries

Mr VW Gumede Tel No: (033) 341 3579

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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