Legal Advisor (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) at The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

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