POST 30/50 : DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES REF NO: DSAC-12/08/2025
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package, consisting of a basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in LLB or relevant legal qualification as recognised by SAQA. Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. A minimum of 5 years’ legal experience at a Middle/Senior Management level (Deputy Director level or higher or and MR6) within the public sector or a public law environment. A valid driver’s license. Extensive knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service legal frameworks (PFMA, PSA, PAJA, PAIA, POPIA), and relevant public sector regulations. Proven expertise in constitutional, administrative, and contract law, legislative law processes, litigation, legal drafting and vetting. Strategic capability and leadership, people management, programme and project management, financial management, service delivery innovation, and legal research skills. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to manage legal risk and provide sound legal advice.

DUTIES : Providing legal advice, interpreting statutes, drafting legal opinions and ensuring legal compliance. Managing litigation for and against the department and liaising with the Office of the State Attorney and other legal authorities. Drafting, vetting, and managing legal contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation. Overseeing legislative drafting and regulatory compliance aligned with constitutional and administrative law. Managing the Legal Services Directorate, including staff performance, resource allocation, and budgeting.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Tsanyane Tel No: (012) 441 3492

DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE (DSAC)
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods: Email to recruitment2024@dsac.gov.za, quoting the reference number and title of the position on the subject line. There will be no follow-up emails to this address. Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria
Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered or accepted.
CLOSING DATE : 05 September 2025, 16:00
NOTE : Each application must be submitted separately. Applications must consist of: A recently updated, comprehensive CV, a fully completed, initialled and signed new Z83 form (Sections A, B, C&D are compulsory and must be completed in full, and sections E, F and G are not compulsory if the information is contained in the CV). However, the question related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F must be answered. Use of the old Z83 Form or not completing compulsory sections of the application form will result in a disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, Driver’s licence (where required) and qualifications on or before the interview. Should you be in possession of any foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA); Applicants must be South African citizens. Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by DSAC. The applicant should make own arrangement for access to internet connectivity and equipment for this purpose. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will
be conducted once they are shortlisted. The appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, including security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. We encourage all applicants to declare any criminal and/or negative credit records. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate will be required
to enter into an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its Employment Equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts. Should the Department not be able to recruit candidates from disadvantaged groups, other groups will be considered for appointment. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes, thus withdrawing this
advert by notice on its communication channels. Prior to appointment for SMS post, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Preentry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by the DPSA, which is an online course endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.