Senior Legal & Compliance Advisor

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 610,000 - 1,442,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Community Safety in Johannesburg seeks a seasoned Legal Advisor with 8 years of advisory experience. You will manage litigation, advise on legislation, and support departmental programmes with critical legal insights.

Requirements include Matric and a Degree (NQF level 7) in Legal or relevant law, plus extensive knowledge of public service policies and information management. An opportunity to influence safety outcomes exists.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Degree (NQF level 7) in Legal or relevant law.
• 8 years of Legal advisory experience.
• Knowledge of legal processes and public service policies.

Responsibilities

• Litigation management: assess merits of claims, liaise with officials and attorneys, attend court, update case register, report status.
• Legislative compliance: conduct workshops on relevant legislation affecting the Department.
• Legal advisory services: provide reactive and proactive advice on legal questions for programmes and decisions.

Skills

Legal research

Legislation

Policy analysis

Project management

Report writing

Information management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Decisive

Team player

Education

Matric

Degree (NQF level 7) in Legal or relevant law

Job description

Department of Community Safety in Johannesburg seeks a seasoned Legal Advisor with 8 years of advisory experience. You will manage litigation, advise on legislation, and support departmental programmes with critical legal insights.

Requirements include Matric and a Degree (NQF level 7) in Legal or relevant law, plus extensive knowledge of public service policies and information management. An opportunity to influence safety outcomes exists.