DIRECTOR: LEGISLATIVE IMPLEMENTATION

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Reference number: 1/08/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: National Office, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 legal qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a legislation development environment. Admittance as an Advocate or Attorney. Extensive experience in legislative drafting and development. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Constitution and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Socio-Economic Impact Assessments. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. Sound knowledge of government priorities. Knowledge Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Treasury Regulations. Skills and Competencies: Interpretation of statues. Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy.

Duties

Facilitate the implementation of primary legislation and secondary legislation. Provide oversight in conducting and the submission of socio-economic impact assessments for legislation. Co-ordinate the review of legislation to achieve better social, environment and economic outcomes. Develop and implement legislative programme and plans and monitor implementation. Provide strategic management of human. financial and physical resources.

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, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Enquiries

Ms. M. Kganyago Tel No: (012) 315 1884

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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