Position: Legal Officer

In brief

**Overview** The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is seeking a Legal Officer for its Legal unit, based in Mahikeng, North West. This role reports to the HOD Legal and Provincial Manager. It is a Salary Level 10 position with an all-inclusive remuneration package of R605,742.00 per annum. The CGE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to achieving and maintaining fair representation across race, gender, and disability. The reference number for this position is LEG–GP09/2026. **What you will do** The Legal Officer will be responsible for: - Handling and investigating complaints lodged by members of the public. - Referring matters to the Equality Court. - Litigating on behalf of complainants. - Monitoring the operations and functioning of Courts in the Province. - Conducting mediation for the purposes of resolving disputes. - Drafting inputs with a gender perspective to proposed legislation, regulations, and prescripts concerning gender equality. - Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. - Forging good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Ensuring the implementation of the Annual Performance Plan. - Reporting challenges regarding complaints handling to the Provincial Manager (PM) and to the HOD Legal. - Performing any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the PM or HOD Legal. - Liaising with the courts in matters referred by the CGE. - Identifying issues on systematic complaints in consultation with HOD Legal for monitoring and litigation purposes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements and possess the specified competencies: - Matric (Grade 12). - B. Proc or LLB degree; an LL.M will be advantageous. - Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, with a minimum of three years’ post-admission experience. - Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. - Experience in Human Rights law and litigation. - Extensive knowledge of the operations of Equality Courts. - Sound understanding of gender issues. - Knowledge and experience in constitutional litigation and court processes. - Knowledge and experience in mediation and conciliation processes; being an accredited mediator will be an added advantage. - Legal Research experience. - Analytical skills and sound understanding of the CGE mandate. - Computer literacy and excellent written and verbal communication. - Ability to work independently in complaints handling. - Good interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of at least one African language. - Ability to draft reports that are sound in law. **Who should apply** - South African citizens. - Individuals encouraged to apply include Whites, Coloureds, Indians, and persons with disabilities, in line with the CGE's commitment to fair representation as an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. - Applicants must be willing to be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment. **Deadline** 09 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/commission-for-gender-equality-cge-vacancies-2#spani-ref-leg-gp09-2026 Source: govpage

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