State Law Adviser: Constitutional And Legislative Implementation (Lp7 -Lp8)

Overview

performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications. Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Requirements

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
• At least 5 years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience
• Experience in Legal research or other appropriate experience
• Know ledge of Public Finance Act
• Knowledge of relevant prescripts, Act and regulations within the Justice and constitutional Development Area
• Knowledge of Human Rights developments, frameworks and policies
• Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa
• Skill s and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking applying technology, budget and financial management, communication and Information Management, continuous improvement, citizen focus and responsiveness, developing others, diversity Management
• impact and inf luence, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and resolving problems, networking and building bonds, planning and organizing, project Management

Responsibilities

• performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications
• Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s techn ical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
• These assessments are aimed at assessing candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity an d digital literacy)
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cogn itive capabilities, behavioural , emotional intelligence and integrity
• All suitable candidates will be subjected to mandatory pre-employment screening/ suitability checks/ verification (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment pending disciplinary action and professiona l registration
• Suitable candidates for Senior Management Service positions will also be required to successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/tr aining-course/sms-pre-entry -programme/
• Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment are encouraged to enroll for the course as soon as possible
• Due to high volumes anticipated, communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment
• The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) seeks to appoint exceptional, ethical and visionary leaders to join its executive leadership team in advancing constitutional democracy
• Appl ications received after the closing date will not be considered
• The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment
• It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability)
• MANAGEMENT ECHELON POST 30/60 : STATE LAW ADVISER: CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE IMPLEMENTATION (LP7 -LP8) REF NO: 13/08/2026

How to apply

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