Senior State Law Adviser: Legal Advisory Services (OSD)
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About the role
The Office of the Premier (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Senior State Law Adviser: Legal Advisory Services (OSD), based in Mbombela. This is a permanent post, paying R1,242,915 a year. Re-Advertisement How to apply: Should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful. Reference number to quote: SSLALS/OTP/03 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Provision of legal advice and furnishing of oral and written legal opinions and assistance to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
- Being responsible for the drafting of Provincial legislation and on a continuous basis, for the rationalization of Provincial laws, including old order legislation.
- Draft employment contracts, service level agreements, memoranda, letters and any other documents with a legal bearing.
- Formulate and scrutinize Provincial legislation, including subordinate legislation, i.e. Proclamations, Notices, Regulations, etc .
- Certify internal documents.
- Making inputs concerning policy formulation and implementation and preparing comments on draft Bills and policies of National Departments.
- Management of risks as identified in respect of the Legal Advisory Services Unit.
Requirements
- An LLB degree or a recognized 4-year legal qualification equivalent to NQF 8.
- Admission as an Advocate or Attorney.
- At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience.
- A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage, Knowledge of particular aspects of the Law, Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and the Constitution of South Africa, practical experience in drafting of Bills, Knowledge of specifically the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
- Skills and competences:
- Legal Research and drafting, Dispute resolution, Analytical thinking, Communication skills (written and verbal), Presentation and facilitation skills, Financial management skills, Computer literacy, Strategic planning capabilities and Leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, individual and to function effectively under pressure
- Essential skills will include the following: Drafting of Provincial legislation, legal opinions and interpretation of legislation.
- Strategic capability and leadership, financial management, change management, knowledge management, People management and empowerment, programme and project management, service delivery innovations, communication, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and analysis.