Deputy Director: Environmental Legal Support Services, Ref No. EADP 12/2025

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide standard legal support services to the Department.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate LLB qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law of Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations.

Key Performance Areas

Provide and manage standard litigation support services; Provide and manage standard functional and operational legal support and legislation; Scrutinise and comment on national and provincial legislation which impacts on the Department; Performance and information management and reporting; Manage the operation of the sub-directorate.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Environmental Legislation; Principles of environment management; Constitution of RSA and the Western Cape; Constitutional Law, administrative law, criminal procedure and law of evidence; Human resource and financial management.

Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Communication skill (written and verbal); Interpretation of legislation; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Customer focus.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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