SOLICITOR-GENERAL REF NO: 26/20/SG (5 Year Fixed Term Contract)

An NQF Level 8 in Law or as recognised by SAQA. Admission as An Advocate or Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa is essential. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience at senior managerial level. Extensive experience in Litigation and previous experience of litigating high- profile cases will be an added advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of the State Attorney Act, the State Attorney Amendment Act, the State Liability Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service Act and Regulations, applicable Treasury Regulations and Departmental prescripts. Extensive knowledge of litigation management, State legal services, organisational and government strategy, financial management, governance, organisational change, public administration and public sector regulatory frameworks. Sound understanding of Government priorities, strategic planning, organisational leadership and digital litigation management systems. Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to develop and implement organisational strategies, provide strategic direction and inspire high performance. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, governance, organisational transformation and change management. Strong knowledge management, service delivery innovation, analytical thinking and problem-solving capability. Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, client orientation and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build strategic partnerships across government and the legal profession. Demonstrated honesty, integrity, professionalism and commitment to ethical leadership and sound public administration. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.

Provide strategic leadership, governance oversight and national coordination of litigation involving the State. Oversee and coordinate civil litigation across all State Attorney Offices and establish national litigation strategies, governance frameworks, norms and standards to ensure consistent and effective legal representation of the State. Oversee the management of contingent liabilities and financial risks in accordance with the State Liability Act through the implementation of litigation risk management systems, expenditure control measures and strategies to reduce litigation costs. Monitor compliance with court orders and the execution of judgments by organs of State, establish mechanisms to monitor implementation, and escalate systemic non-compliance where necessary. Lead the development of national litigation policies, norms, directives and legal reform initiatives, provide strategic oversight on constitutional and precedent-setting litigation, and support legal research and international legal cooperation. Promote sound governance, ethical conduct, transparency and consequence management through compliance monitoring, investigation of litigation failures and implementation of corrective measures. Drive the transformation and professionalization of litigation services by promoting equitable briefing patterns, strengthening the capacity of State Attorney Offices, supporting the development of emerging legal practitioners and implementing professional standards and quality assurance systems. Department's Strategic Plan, ensuring sound financial and human resource management, implementing knowledge management and digital litigation systems, and monitoring organizational performance.

Ms Rhulani Ngwenya at 083 269 4716

Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Applicants are invited to submit applications, quoting the relevant reference number to the link and or address indicated in each specific advertisement. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications. Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).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. These assessments are aimed at assessing candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy). All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural, emotional intelligence and integrity. All suitable candidates will be subjected to mandatory pre-employment screening/ suitability checks/ verification (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment pending disciplinary action and professional registration. Suitable candidates for Senior Management Service positions will also be required to successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for the course as soon as possible. Due to high volumes anticipated, communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) seeks to appoint exceptional, ethical and visionary leaders to join its executive leadership team in advancing constitutional democracy. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability). MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 26 of 2026, Post 26/91