Chief Director : Legal and Legislative Services

Department of Basic Education; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education department in Gauteng seeks a Chief Director for Legal and Legislative Services. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Law and 10 years of legal experience, including 5 years in a managerial role. Key responsibilities include managing legal services, providing litigation support, and drafting education legislation. Strong leadership and strategic management skills are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant Bachelor of Law Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of working experience in the Legal field.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage two Directorates: Legal Services and Legislative Services.
• Provide litigation support and legal advice to the Department.
• Manage court cases on behalf of the Minister and DG of DBE.

Skills

Strategic management

Leadership

Education Law expertise

Legal interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree in Law

Job description

Overview

Job title: Chief Director: Legal and Legislative Services

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 29, 2025

Requirements

• The applicants must be in a possession of a relevant Bachelor of Law Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; A Master’s Degree in Law will be an advantage;
• At least 10 years working experience in the Legal field and with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial Level; Experience in Education Law is a pre-requisite;
• The candidate must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate; The post requires a person with excellent leadership and strategic management skills;

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing two Directorates: Legal Services and Legislative Services; Providing litigation support for Provincial Education Departments as well as drafting and monitoring implementation of education legislation (Bills, Acts and Regulations pertaining to the DBE); Providing legal advice to the entire Department;
• Coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and supporting the effective implementation of DBE legislation; Administering legislation of statutory bodies; Rendering a legal interpretation and advisory service to the DBE;
• Managing court cases on behalf of the Minister and DG of DBE; Drafting advice on national and international agreements and negotiating the terms of the agreement with parties.