CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL AND EXECUTIVE SERVICES (REF: LES/PRES/2026) Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply.

A Senior Certificate plus an LLB Degree. A minimum of 5 years’ Senior Management Services experience and 10 years’ experience in the legal environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate. Process competencies: Advanced communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Problem solving and analysis. Knowledge management. Core competencies: Financial management. Strategic capability leadership. Program and project management. People management and empowerment, Change Management. Knowledge management: Public Service Regulatory Framework, Policy formulation process within government, Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling and leadership technique. Sound and broad knowledge of legislation and case law. In-depth understanding of how the law works with a keen interest to stay abreast of current affairs in the profession. Technical Sills: Research Skills, Strong presentation and advocacy skills, the ability to present a point of view convincingly. Excellent academic ability and an aptitude for applying legal theory to practise. Ability to absorb, understand and analyse large amounts of information.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient and effective legal and executive services within The Presidency and legal advice to Cabinet and its Committees. Support The Presidency in being compliant with its constitutional and legislative obligations. Ensure provision of legal, executive and administrative support to the President, Deputy President and Secretary of the Cabinet, in the performance of their executive and mandated functions. Provide strategic advice to the Director-General and President on legislative changes and providing research on legal implications. Ensure provision of legal inputs that relates to matters processed by the Director-General and Secretary of the Cabinet, as well as Forum of South African Director-General (FOSAD). Provide direction and oversight on the legal approach to cross cutting legal issues pertaining to government. Draft and review a wide variety of agreements pertaining to The Presidency and government wide. Manage litigation and representing The Presidency in labour, commercial and other disputes. Ensure provision of general advice to The Presidency. Oversee and manage the work of the Legal and Executive Services Unit. Identify, mitigate and manage commercial regulatory and other risks. Manage Strategic planning, Budgeting and MTEF processes of the LES Chief Directorate. Manage communications and Stakeholder Relations of the Unit. Ensure the Unit is properly resourced to execute on its mandate.

Mr Katlego Futhane (012) 300 5995

The Presidency, Private Bag x1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: [email protected] FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Mshengu

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: LES/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

PSV Circular 22 of 2026, Post 22/271