Director: Legal Advisory Services:

Requirements

Grade 12/ Matric Certificate, An LLB Degree (NQF level 07) or equivalent (B Uris; B Proc; BA Law and B Com Law together with old LLB); PLUS A minimum of Five (5) years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level in a legal practice. PLUS Admission to practice either as an Advocate or an Attorney in the High Court of South Africa; PLUS Computer Literacy: MS Office Software Applications; PLUS Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08). Additional Qualification: LLM Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in any discipline in law will serve as added advantage. NB: For the Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS, any individual may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for an SMS post in future. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entry- programme/.Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior o the closing date. However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief Director: Legal Services, and provide legal advisory services to the department in accordance with the current legislation, policy and general legal practice imperatives: The ideal candidate must Possess extensive knowledge of civil and criminal procedures Knowledge in all legal matters impacting on the area of operation of the Department Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service Extensive knowledge of all health legislation, both National and Provincially Broad knowledge of health related issues Legal drafting skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent human relations Knowledge and competency in managing human, physical and financial resources Be computer literate with a proficiency in all Microsoft Office Software applications.

Key Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas: - Job Purpose: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others: Provide overall management of the Litigation, Contracts and Legislation sub-components, inclusive of strategic and operational management: Develop, implement and monitor policies and systems to a specific legal framework and ensure compliance therewith Render a comprehensive legal advisory service including legal opinions and legal research: Render legal drafting services to the Department inclusive of technical advice with regard to the drafting of all departmental contracts Ensure the effective and efficient management and utilisation of all resources attached to the component, inclusive of physical, financial and human resources.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr M Zungu Tel No: 033-395 2220

Notes

“Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application”. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at Department Of Health: Kwazulu-Natal “We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life and as such, this Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote inclusiveness in all occupational levels in the Department”. www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026 OTHER POSTS