Chief Director : Legal Services

National TreasuryPretoria, ZA

24 days ago

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Job title : Chief Director : Legal Services

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 29, 2025

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Qualification / s Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of NQF level 7) in Law or equivalent related qualification, A relevant qualification at NQF level 8 and Admission as an Attorney;

A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level obtained in a legal environment;

Experience in litigation, contract, corporate law, and statutory interpretation;

Knowledge and experience of international, constitutional and administrative law, and interpretation of statutes and legal drafting skills; and

Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https : / / www.thensg.gov.za / training-course / sms-pre-entry-programme / , prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas

Manage the Drafting, Vetting and Negotiations of Contracts and other legal instruments :

Draft and vet contracts in accordance with the client’s requirements to the extent permissible in law;

Negotiate contracts and other legal instruments in accordance with the client’s requirements to the extent permissible in law; and

Develop and recommend procedural improvements in the drafting and vetting of contracts.

Manage Litigation on behalf of the Minister of Finance and National Treasury :

Provide strategic direction and input into the handling of matters of litigation;

Consult and liaise both internally and externally with stakeholders, including the State Attorney, on litigation matters; and

Coordinate the preparation process for courts and all other dispute resolution forums.

Provide Legal Advice :

Analyse specific legal problems and assist in the development of legally sound and responsive solutions and strategies;

Furnish written or oral legal advice on matters relating to the National Treasury’s mandate; and

Perform legally and / or factual research, analyse data and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Manage Legal Operations. Systems and Processes of the Chief Directorate :

Develop and manage service delivery standards and improvement plan / s to enhance NT’s mandate;

Ensure that systems for the effective and efficient functioning that address internal and external risks for NT, are developed and maintained; and

Ensure that annual and operational plans and related reports as well as Audit Committee, risk management, contingent liability and handover reports, in support of NT’s mandate, are developed and submitted timeously

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