Jobs at Public Protector South Africa

Role Overview:

• The appointed candidate will report to the Manager: Legal Services and will be responsible to organise and provide legal advise to the organisation and its employees and also protect them from any sort of legal implications.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB degree with minimum of 3 years’ experience in the legal field and admission as an Attorney or Advocate
• A valid driver’s license. Experience in providing legal advice, drafting of legal opinions and negotiating, scrutinizing, drafting and editing legislation, legal documents and/or contracts
• Proven Practical experience in Administrative Law, Public and Constitutional Law , Commercial Law, Law of Contract, Procurement Laws, Policies and Prescripts, Labour Law, Disciplinary and Labour Relations matter, including dealing with CCMA and Labour Court cases
• Civil Litigations in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court
• Legal Research

Closing: November 20, 2025

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Role Overview:

• Reporting directly to the Head of Communications, the role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the organisation’s internal and external communications and stakeholder management initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Communications Marketing / Public Relations / Business administration or equivalent as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, of which 5 years should have been at middle management
• Knowledge of Communication and Outreach Strategies, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations
• Stakeholder engagement
• A post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license

Closing: November 29, 2025

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Role Overview:

• Reporting to the Provincial Representative, the Senior Investigator will be responsible for conducting complex investigations in state affairs relating to maladministration, abuse or unjustifiable exercise of power or other improper conduct in the province.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or equivalent qualification in any of the following fields: Law i.e.LLB or B Proc/Auditing/ Accounting/ Forensic Investigations/ Criminology/Policing 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in conducting investigations, including of which 3 years must include supervisory.
• Good report writing skills
• Good understanding of legislative prescripts that give mandate to Public Protector SA
• Good understanding and experience in the application of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in the South African Public Services Administration
• Proven experience in the application of Case Management System (CMS) or other case management related system
• Experience in financial management system (forensic audit)
• A valid driver’s license
• Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region.

Closing: November 28, 2025