This is a senior-level tender opportunity for a qualified Legal Advisor at the Head Office of the South African Department of Labour in Pretoria. The successful candidate must possess an LLB degree, be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate, and have a minimum of eight years’ relevant legal experience. The role involves providing comprehensive legal advisory services, managing departmental litigation, vetting contracts and legislation, and administering access to information requests. The position offers a competitive OSD salary package ranging from R586,956 to R1,386,972 per annum. Applications close on 23 June 2025 at 16:00 for walk-ins and 00:00 for online submissions. Strict application procedures must be followed, including the use of the new Z83 form.

REFNO: HR 4/25/06/04HO

SALARY: R586 956 –R1 386 972 per annum, (OSD salary package)

CENTRE: Head Office: Pretoria

CLOSING DATE: 23 June 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

Requirements

LLB Degree plus Admitted to practice as an Attorney/ Advocate in the High Court of South Africa Eight (8) years appropriate legal experience Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Promotion of Administration Justice Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence, Constitutional Law, The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Labour Relations Act, Litigation Procedure, Batho Pele Principles, Basic 38 Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Services Act, Departmental Policies and Procedures Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication, Computer literacy, Listening, Time Management, Report Writing, Liaison, Diplomacy, Policy Development, Networking, Project Management, Negotiation, Presentation, Analytical, Financial Management.

Duties

Provide legal advisory services to the Department

Management of the litigation of the Department Administering of access to information of the Department Vetting of legislation, contracts and policies of the Department Management of resources of the Chief Directorate.

ENQUIRIES: Mr NG Mditshwa Tel No: (012) 309 4535

Applications

Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street Email: JobsHQ14@labour.gov.za

For Attention

Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office

Note

All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title in full as it is on the advert not abbreviations and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email Use the correct email address associated with the post JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted) The Department does not accept applications via fax Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’s technical and generic requirements If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s) The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

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