Jobs at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a legislation development environment. Admittance as an Advocate or Attorney. Extensive experience in legislative drafting and development. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Constitution and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Socio-Economic Impact Assessments. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. Sound knowledge of government priorities. Knowledge Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Treasury Regulations.
• Skills and Competencies: Interpretation of statues. Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the implementation of primary legislation and secondary legislation. Provide oversight in conducting and the submission of socio-economic impact assessments for legislation. Co-ordinate the review of legislation to achieve

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REQUIREMENTS:

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Risk Management or related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial within a risk management environment. Affiliation to a recognised professional body, e.g. IRMSA. In-depth knowledge of Enterprise-wide Risk Management. Knowledge of Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of Governance, Compliance and Internal Control Framework. Knowledge of Protected Disclosure framework. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations and the Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Skills and Competencies: Policy Development and monitoring. Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy.

DUTIES :

• Provide risk and compliance management services; Manage the development and implementation of enterprise-wide risk management guidelines and policies; Monitor organizational performance on identified risk and report thereof; Manage, identifying and minimize departmental risks; Manage the administration of financial disclosure and maintenance of gift register.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. Knowledge of Court rules and Court procedures. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate legal research including comparative legal research on court rules. Draft rules of court, memorandum and opinions, and facilitate consultation of stakeholders. Draft rules of courts, court procedures and submit to rules board and specialist committees. Conduct regular review of existing rules of courts, facilitate amendments and repeal outdated rules. Facilitate approval of approved amendments and new rules. Facilitate mentoring and coaching of juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to court rules.

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• Pretoria Ref No: 7/08/2026 (X5 Posts)
• Cape Town Ref No: 8/08/2026 (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. Knowledge and experience in drafting bills and legislation development. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury. A valid driver`s license.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate legal research, including comparative legal research on legislative development. Manage the certification and drafting of bills. Scrutinise and provide legal advice on primary, secondary and other subordinate legislation. Facilitate capacity building and mentorship for client Departments. Facilitate legislation translation services. Facilitate and manage legislative processes. Facilitate mentoring and coaching of juniors on legal research and provide information and or case law relevant to legislation and bill drafting.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Experience in legal research and legal drafting. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.

DUTIES :

• Conduct legal research including comparative legal research on court rules. Draft rules of court memorandum and opinions. Draft rules of courts, court procedures and submit to rules board and specialist committees. Conduct regular review of existing rules of courts, facilitate amendments and repeal outdated rules. Process approved amendments and new rules for approval

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Experience in legal research and legislative development. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Treasury.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.

DUTIES :

• Conduct legal research and policy analysis to guide the development of legislation. Conduct analysis and review to identify legislation requiring amendment and obsolete legislation. Conduct development of primary and secondary legislation. Draft memoranda, reports and government notices. Draft and prepare documents to facilitate presentation of Bills to Clusters and Parliament.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation/ advisory experience. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Experience in legal research and legal drafting. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution Law, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management, Treasury.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Financial management skills; Computer literacy; Strategic planning capabilities and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.

DUTIES :

• Conduct legal research including comparative legal research on legislative development. Provide the preliminary opinions, certification of bills and advice on legislative drafting. Scrutinise primary, secondary and subordinate legislation for the national Departments and other organs of state. Scrutinise and provide legal opinion on international agreements and related matters. Render legal opinions as per the instructions received from national Departments and other organs of state.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. Minimum experience ranging from zero to eight (8) years post qualification experience in accordance with the relevant MR grade. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations. A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Case Flow Management. Computer literacy; Excellent Interpersonal Skills. Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure

DUTIES :

• Process the receipts of presidential pardons. Process expungement and section 327 applications. Provide reports and feedback on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications. Conduct legal research and case law relevant to the presidential pardon, expungement and section 327 applications. Draft legal documents and process for approval on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications.