STATE ATTORNEY

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Reference number: 139/26/EC
Salary: R1 554 696 – R1 858 821 per annum (Level 14), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: East London
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 6 years’ experience at a senior managerial level; Admission as an Attorney; Administrative experience. Skills and competencies: Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Technical expertise; Strategic leadership capability; Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making; Entrepreneurial and business capability; Project management; Customer service orientation; People development and empowerment; Participative leadership and teamwork; Ability to work under pressure; Research and development expertise; Strategic change management; Honesty and integrity; Interpersonal relations and conflict management.

Duties

Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of the strategic and annual performance plans; Manage and facilitate the provision of representation of government on all legal and litigation matters including debt collection; Manage and facilitate the provision of conveyancing and notarial services; Manage and facilitate drafting and provision of legal opinions and contracts; Comply with all standards and directives by the Solicitor-General; 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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