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Chief Director : Legal and Legislative Services

Chief Director : Legal and Legislative Services

Department of Basic EducationJohannesburg, ZA
13 days ago
Job description

Job title : Chief Director : Legal and Legislative Services

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : September 29, 2025

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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.
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