SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISER: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES (OSD) -RE-ADVETISMENT

SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISER: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES (OSD) -RE-ADVETISMENT

• Directorate: N/A
• Chief Directorate: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES
• Programme Name: PROGRAMME 1
• Experience: 8 years.
• Remuneration: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R1 242 915.00 per annum (LP9 – OSD).

MINIMUM – COMPETENCIES

Drafting of Provincial legislation, legal opinions and interpretation of legislation. Strategic capability and leadership, financial management, change management, knowledge management, People management and empowerment, programme and project management, service delivery innovations, communication, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and analysis.

Job Summary

Reference No.: SSLALS/OTP/03

Published On: Wed, 23 September 2026

Closing Date: Fri, 23 October 2026

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REQUIREMENTS

• An LLB degree or a recognized 4-year legal qualification equivalent to NQF 8. Admission as an Advocate or Attorney. At least eight (8) years’ appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience. A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage; Knowledge of particular aspects of the Law; Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and the Constitution of South Africa, practical experience in drafting of Bills; Knowledge of specifically the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Skills and competences: 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 part of a team, individual and to function effectively under pressure.

DUTIES

• Provision of legal advice and furnishing of oral and written legal opinions and assistance to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government. Being responsible for the drafting of Provincial legislation and on a continuous basis, for the rationalization of Provincial laws, including old order legislation. Draft employment contracts, service level agreements, memoranda, letters and any other documents with a legal bearing. Formulate and scrutinize Provincial legislation, including subordinate legislation, i.e. Proclamations, Notices, Regulations, etc . Certify internal documents. Making inputs concerning policy formulation and implementation and preparing comments on draft Bills and policies of National Departments. Management of risks as identified in respect of the Legal Advisory Services Unit.

• MORE INFORMATION

• The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below.

• The Office of the Premier is an equal opportunity employer. It is our intention to promote respresentativity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions and that the candidature of persons, whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference.

• The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment – and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment)

• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• The recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment.

• All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements.

• Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications.

• DUTY REACTIONS

• DO YOU HAVE AN LLB DEGREE OR A RECOGNIZED 4 YEAR LEGAL QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT TO NQF LEVEL 8.

• ARE YOU ADMITTED TO PRACTISE AS AN ADVOCATE OR ATTORNEY

• DO YOU HAVE AT LEAST EIGHT YEARS APPROPRIATE POST QUALIFICATION LITIGATION/ADVISORY

• PERSAL CONTROLLER: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Directorate: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Chief Directorate: N/A

• Programme Name: PROGRAMME 1

• Experience: 3 years.

• Remuneration: R487 197.00 per annum (Level 9)

• MINIMUM – COMPETENCIES

• Planning and Organising Skills. Communication. Conflict management. Motivation skills. Report writing. Logical and analytical thinking. Peoples Management skills. Interpersonal Skills. Decision-making. Problem solving skills. Minutes taking

Job Summary

Reference No.: PC-FM/OTP/04

Published On: Wed, 23 September 2026

Closing Date: Fri, 23 October 2026

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REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management (NQF Level 6) or Financial related Field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in financial systems. Computer literacy. The candidate must have passed the PERSAL Controllers Course and extensive knowledge of the functionality and capabilities of the PERSAL System. Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act. Basic Accounting System (BAS) and other financial systems (LOGIS, PERSAL, etc.) Financial reporting. Treasury regulations.

DUTIES

• Register and maintain PERSAL user profile. Register PERSAL user and revisers, ensure orientation and maintain profile through selective allocation of functions .Facilitate the training of PERSAL users in the Department .Signing of monthly RACEF reports and examining of daily RACEF Report .Reset revoked users and restore their access to the salary system when authorised. Develop, review and maintain policy ,procedures and best practices pertaining to PERSAL user and system management .Represent the Department on the provincial PERSAL forum .Regularly monitor the audit- and control reports available on PERSAL.

• MORE INFORMATION

• The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below.

• The Office of the Premier is an equal opportunity employer. It is our intention to promote respresentativity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions and that the candidature of persons, whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference.

• The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment – and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment)

• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• The recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment.

• All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements.

• Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications.

• DUTY REACTIONS

• DO YOU HAVE NQF LEVEL 6 QUALIFICATION IN ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OR FINACIAL RELATED FILEDS

• DO YOU HAVE THREE YEARS ERPERIENCE WORKING IN FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

• DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PERSAL SYSTEM

• DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT –BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT

• Directorate: ORANISATIONAL RISK AND ETHICS MANAGEMENT

• Chief Directorate: N/A

• Programme Name: PROGRAMME 1

• Experience: 3 years.

• Remuneration: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R932 292.00 per annum (Level 11).