State Law Advisor: Legal Governance, Ref No. DOTP 26/2026 R1

Western Cape Department of the Premier · Western Cape

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Minimum Requirements

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.

Key Performance Areas

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.

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.