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15 open right now. Legal adviser, state attorney, court and legal admin posts. Updated automatically every hour.

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Senior Court Interpreter

Office of the Chief Justice

Western Cape Division of the High Court: Cape Town, Western Cape

R338 106 – R398 277 per annum Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Internship Programme: Constitutional Court

Office of the Chief Justice

Constitutional Court: Braamfontein, Gauteng

R8 174.75 per month Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Internship Programme: Constitutional Court

Office of the Chief Justice

Constitutional Court: Braamfontein, Gauteng

R8 174.75 per month Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Internship Programme: Constitutional Court

Office of the Chief Justice

Constitutional Court: Braamfontein, Gauteng

R8 174.75 per month Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Internship Programme: Court Administration Services (Legal)

Office of the Chief Justice

Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria, Gauteng

R8 174.75 per month Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Internship Programme: Court Administration Services (Legal)

Office of the Chief Justice

Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg, Gauteng

R8 174.75 per month Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Internship Programme: Court Administration Services (Legal)

Office of the Chief Justice

Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg, Gauteng

R8 174.75 per month Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Internship Programme: Court Administration

Office of the Chief Justice

National Office: Midrand, Gauteng

R8 174.75 per month Closes 28 Sept 2026
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Intern: Legal Services (Twenty-four-month Contract)

Centre for Public Service Innovation

Pretoria, National

R98 097 per annum Closes 05 Oct 2026
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Work Integrated Learning Trainee: Legal Services

Department of Transport

See advert

Salary in advert Closes 06 Oct 2026
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Corporate Legal Intern

Department of Transport

Pretoria (Head Office), Gauteng

Salary in advert Closes 09 Oct 2026
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Legal Administration Officer (MR5): Law Reform

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Pretoria, National

R483 219 per annum Closes See advert
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Director: Legal and Litigation Advisory Services

Independent Police Investigative Directorate

National Office: Pretoria, National

R1 317 384 per annum Closes See advert
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Director: Legal and Investigations Services

Independent Police Investigative Directorate

National Office: Pretoria, National

R1 317 384 per annum Closes See advert
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Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6): Legal Support-NEMA

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Pretoria, National

R610 434 per annum Closes See advert

Who can apply

An LLB for legal officer and prosecutor posts; admission as attorney or advocate for senior posts.

Salary

Legally qualified posts use OSD scales shown per advert.

How to apply for government legal jobs, step by step

  1. Open a post above and read the requirements and closing date.
  2. Fill in and sign the new Z83 form.
  3. Attach a detailed CV that matches the duties in the advert.
  4. Send it to the address or email in the advert, quoting the reference number.
  5. Save the job to track it and get a reminder before it closes.

Tips

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to apply for government legal jobs?

An LLB for legal officer and prosecutor posts; admission as attorney or advocate for senior posts.

How much do government legal jobs pay?

Legally qualified posts use OSD scales shown per advert. Every post on this page shows its exact annual salary.

How do I apply for government legal jobs?

Complete and sign the new Z83 form, attach a detailed CV, and send it to the address or email in the advert before the closing date, quoting the reference number.

Do I have to pay to apply?

No. Government never charges to apply for a post. Anyone asking for money is a scam.

How often is this page updated?

Automatically every hour from the official public service vacancy circulars.

What if I don't hear back?

If you haven't been contacted within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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