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Chief Director: Legal And Legislative Services

Department

Department of Higher Education and Training

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng

Salary

R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package) · Level 14

Closing date

26 Oct 2026

Reference number

DHET02/10/2026

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How to apply

  1. Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number DHET02/10/2026.
  2. Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
  3. Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
  4. Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 26 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Fill my Z83 for this job Check my fit (CV)Official circular PDF

Requirements

An appropriate Undergraduate Qualification LLB degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at the Senior Managerial level in Law environment. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programmed as endorsed by NSG. Strong knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act, TVET College operation and Governance, White Paper on PSET and South Africa post-school education and training landscape particularly its legislative framework, policies and regulations as well as legislation applicable in the public service, expertise in the government corporate management framework, financial management, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, risk management, strategic planning and supply chain management prescripts. Proven strategic management and leadership capabilities and s

Duties

To manage the provision of legal and legislative services. Provide legal and legislative services for Education Institution. Provide legal and legislative services to skills development. Provide legal support to corporative services and planning and policy development. Render legal support for university institutions, technical vocational education and training institution. Provide strategic direction for the functioning of the Chief Directorate. Promulgate internal management directives and procedures for the Chief Directorate. Present and obtain approval for the strategic business plan of the Chief Directorate. Define goals and objectives for the Chief Directorate. Manage the performance target for the Chief Directorate. Control the allocated budget of the Chief Directorate according to departmental prescripts. Compile performance agreement for sub-ordinates and ensure the development

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442, Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5513

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.

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