SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5-LP6)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

State Attorney

Reference number: 26/VA46/NW
Salary: R655 854 – R1 508 337 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD rules.
Centre: State Attorney, Mahikeng
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of four (4) years appropriate post-qualification legal/litigation experience; Admittance as an Attorney; An in-depth, thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting systems and trust accounts; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties

Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal at the High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims Courts, CCMA, Tax and Tax tribunals; Re-Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries, conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration, register trust 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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