STATE LAW ADVISOR: CHIEF STATE LAW ADVISER (LP7-LP8)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Reference number: 9/08/2026
Salary: R970 221 – R1 600 893 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
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/ LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Experience in legal research and legal drafting. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.

Duties

Conduct legal research including comparative legal research on legislative development. Provide the preliminary opinions, certification of bills and advice on legislative drafting. Scrutinise primary, secondary and subordinate legislation for the national Departments and other organs of state. Scrutinise and provide legal opinion on international agreements and related matters. Render legal opinions as per the instructions received from national Departments and other organs of state.

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 R Sema Tel No: (012) 315 1333

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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