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POST 07/44 : SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5-LP6)

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ๐Ÿ“ Office of The State Attorney, Cape Town โณ Closes: 16 Mar 2026 โ›” Closed ๐Ÿงพ Post: 07/44 # Ref: 08/2026/SA/WC (5 POSTS)
Closed
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 16 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R630 630 โ€“ โ€ข per annum
Centre
Office of The State Attorney, Cape Town
Reference
08/2026/SA/WC (5 POSTS)
Closing date
16 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join the Department of Justice to represent the State in various courts and provide expert legal advice and services.

Requirements

Competencies

  • Computer literacy
  • Legal research and drafting
  • Dispute resolution
  • Case flow management
  • Communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties

Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims Courts, CCMA, Tax and Tax tribunals; Re-Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries, conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration, register trust and debt collection; Provide effective people management.


How to apply

Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X 9171
CAPE TOWN
8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street
5th Floor Norton Rose House

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Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a current certificate of good standing from the relevant Law Society must accompany the application form.For Attention: Ms P Paraffin

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