State Law Advisor: Legal Governance

About the role

The Department of the Premier (Western Cape) is hiring 3 State Law Advisor: Legal Governance posts, based in Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R970,221 – R1,045,197 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DOTP 26/2026R1 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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

• An LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney, LP 7: at least 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience, LP 8: at least 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.