State Law Advisor: Legal Advisory Services No. DOTP

Overview

State Law Advisor: Legal Advisory Services No. DOTP Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Western Cape Government

Position: State Law Advisor: Legal Advisory Services. , Ref No. DOTP 20/2025

State Law Advisor:

Legal Advisory Services, . DOTP 20/2025

Details

Closing Date: 2025/03/24

Reference Number: WCG
250212-5

Tracking Number: DOTP 20/2025

Job Title: State Law Advisor:
Legal Advisory Services

Department: Department of the Premier

Salary level: OSD

Job Type: Permanent

Location: CBD – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Enquiries: Ms G Jeffries at  / Glenda.

Jeffries.za

Job Purpose: The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide corporate legal advisory services to the Governance and Economic Cluster.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Key Performance Areas:

Advising and drafting formal (written) legal opinions for Members of the Executive, Heads of Department, and senior officials on substantive legal matters;

Negotiating, drafting, and editing contracts of substantial importance to the Administration;

Drafting, scrutiny, and editing of legal-technical correspondence;

Liaising with the Litigation Unit in relation to matters that are related to substantial legal opinions rendered, legal advice given, or contracts drafted or edited;

Liaising with the State Attorney in respect of requests for substantial legal opinions sourced from junior or senior counsel;

Reporting to the Director:
Legal Advisory Services (Governance & Economic Cluster) on all legal matters attended to;

Timeous and diligent management of allocated matters, including the physical and electronic files relating to those matters.

Knowledge and

Skills Required:

Knowledge of Constitutional and Administrative Law, public sector legislation, Interpretation of Statutes, and relevant legislation and case law;

Excellent legal writing;

Excellent written and verbal communication;

Well-developed innovativeproblem-solving and analytical thinking;

Sound organizing and planning.

Remuneration:

LP 7:
All-inclusive salary package of R 884 268 per annum; LP 8:
All-inclusive salary package of R  per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Notes:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.

These candidates will be required to do practical assessments and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply, and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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Title: State Law Advisor: Legal Advisory Services No. DOTP

Company: Western Cape Government

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Civil Law, Financial Law), Government