Government Legal Jobs
15 open right now. Legal adviser, state attorney, court and legal admin posts. Updated automatically every hour.
Senior Court Interpreter
Office of the Chief Justice
Western Cape Division of the High Court: Cape Town, Western Cape
Internship Programme: Constitutional Court
Office of the Chief Justice
Constitutional Court: Braamfontein, Gauteng
Internship Programme: Constitutional Court
Office of the Chief Justice
Constitutional Court: Braamfontein, Gauteng
Internship Programme: Constitutional Court
Office of the Chief Justice
Constitutional Court: Braamfontein, Gauteng
Internship Programme: Court Administration Services (Legal)
Office of the Chief Justice
Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria, Gauteng
Internship Programme: Court Administration Services (Legal)
Office of the Chief Justice
Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Internship Programme: Court Administration Services (Legal)
Office of the Chief Justice
Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Internship Programme: Court Administration
Office of the Chief Justice
National Office: Midrand, Gauteng
Intern: Legal Services (Twenty-four-month Contract)
Centre for Public Service Innovation
Pretoria, National
Work Integrated Learning Trainee: Legal Services
Department of Transport
See advert
Corporate Legal Intern
Department of Transport
Pretoria (Head Office), Gauteng
Legal Administration Officer (MR5): Law Reform
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Pretoria, National
Director: Legal and Litigation Advisory Services
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
National Office: Pretoria, National
Director: Legal and Investigations Services
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
National Office: Pretoria, National
Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6): Legal Support-NEMA
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Pretoria, National
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
- Open a post above and read the requirements and closing date.
- Fill in and sign the new Z83 form.
- Attach a detailed CV that matches the duties in the advert.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert, quoting the reference number.
- Save the job to track it and get a reminder before it closes.
Tips
- Attach proof of admission if required.
- Mention litigation, drafting or contract experience.
- Court clerk posts often need only matric.
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.