STATE LAW ADVISOR: LEGAL GOVERNANCE
Office of the Premier
- Reference number
- DOTP 26/2026R1
- Salary
- LP 7: R970 221 - R1 045 197 per annum; (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). LP 8: R1 138 698 - R1 600 893 per annum; (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed).
- Centre
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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An LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Constitutional Law, PAJA, PAIA, POPIA, Interpretation of Statues; Procurement and tendering processes; Relevant legislation, case law litigation trends as well as thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, policies and best practices that influence line functions. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Project Management.
Duties
Render legal training to departments, public entities and municipalities; Render legal research and advisory services on governance matters, including proactive counsel to the executive and departments; Render legal governance assessments and reporting services to provincial departments and entities; Render transversal legal governance service in respect of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other constitutional legislation; Review and maintain delegations for members of the executive and departments.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Ms S van Aarde Tel No: (021) 483 8433
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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