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  • Posted: Apr 23, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board. The organisation became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001), as amended in 2013. It is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in Sout...
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    Legal Advisor (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

    Closing date: 24 Apr 2026 23:59

    Key Performance Areas: 

    • Provide legal support, advise and legal opinions on various legal matters, to minimize and control risks to the SAWS. 
    • Provide assistance to ensure that legal documents and other contractual documents are properly drafted, negotiated, reviewed, interpreted and vetted. 
    • Maintain an updated and accurate register of all SAWS’s contracts drafted, negotiated, reviewed, interpreted and vetted by the Legal Unit. 
    • Conduct research on requisite legislation and case law when required. 
    • Co-ordinate and manage litigation matters for and against the SAWS 
    • Liaise and attend consultations with and instruct the SAWS external legal service providers (attorneys) 
    • Attend Court 
    • Negotiate, review, interpret, vet and draft Settlement Agreements. 
    • Review pleadings from external legal service providers 
    • Assist with the dispute resolution in accordance with the SAWS policies and the legislative framework. 
    • Where necessary, represent the company at various levels dispute resolution mechanisms, e.g. Bargaining Forum, the CCMA etc., with the aim of managing the SAWS’ interests. 

    Required Minimum Education/Training: 

    • LLB or other relevant Legal Degree 
    • Admission as an Attorney or Advocate (Bar Council Admission) 

    Required Minimum Work Experience: 

    • At least 3 (three) years post-articles/ admission experience 

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