State Law Advisor: Legal Governance
Western Cape Department Of The Premier
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R970 221 – R1 045 197 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for a State Law Advisor specializing in Legal Governance within the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. There are three vacancies (X3 posts) available, offered at either LP 7 or LP 8 salary levels, following an Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD). The position involves providing crucial legal advice, training, and governance services to various provincial departments, public entities, and municipalities. What you will do * 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * 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. Who should apply This role is suited for a legally qualified professional holding an LLB degree and admitted as an Advocate or Attorney. Ideal candidates will possess significant post-qualification legal experience, specifically a minimum of 5 years for the LP 7 level or 9 years for the LP 8 level. Applicants must have a strong understanding of South Africa's public sector legal and institutional frameworks, including Constitutional Law, PAJA, PAIA, POPIA, and procurement processes. A valid driving license is generally required, with provisions for individuals with disabilities who have reasonable access to transport. Essential skills include computer literacy (MS Office), the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, facilitation, and project management capabilities. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-the-premier-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-dotp-26-2026r1 Source: govpage
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At a glance
- 3 posts available.
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Driver's licence
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