INTERN: LEGAL SERVICES

Department of Basic Education

Reference number: 0004/2026
Salary: R98 097 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 certificate. A recognised degree (NQF level 7) in law. Applicants must be unemployed. Practical Legal training will be an added advantage.

Duties

The successful Intern will be exposed to the drafting of legal opinions, litigation matters; contracts, service level agreements and the drafting, processing and the interpretation of legislation related to the public administration. Assist with providing legal advice on legislative matters regarding existing public administration legislation. Support the Public Administration Management Amendment Act/Public Service Act/Regulations. Assist with drafting Regulations to align with Public Service Amendment Bill. Assist in finalising Handbook and reviewed determinations and directives. Support the drafting and processing of any other legislative reform process. Personal Profile: Basic skills that Interns should possess include office management; computer literacy; interpersonal skills; teamwork. Must have strong interpersonal skills demonstrate sound work ethics and be honest, respectful and trustworthy. Client orientation and customer focus. Understands the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive employee information. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external partners.

Where to send your application

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application to Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za/Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za/Kumalo.N@dbe.gov.za/Sko sana.th@dbe.gov.za Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa

Enquiries

Peter Mashala Tel No: (012) 336 1000/1176

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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