CONSTITUIONAL AND LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE
SENIOR PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL ADVISER (IRC6915)
We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.
The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issue affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote
accountability and transparency in governance.
The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces, each with its own distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.
JOB SUMMARY
As the Senior Parliamentary Legal Adviser, you will be required to manage litigation and provide legal support services to Parliament.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
- Provide legal advice on a range of subject matters to the Presiding Officers, Parliamentary Committees and the Secretary to Parliament
- Draft legal instruments
- Manage Litigation and dispute resolution cases and attend to related processes
- Advise on complex matters and provide support, guidance and quality control to work of a team of Legal Advisers
- Discharge delegated functions
- Assume tasks delegated by Chief Legal Adviser
TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:
- be in possession of a 4 year Law Degree (Desirable: Masters in Law: Constitutional and Administrative Law).
- be an admitted as an Advocate/Attorney of the High Court.
- have eight (8) years’ post admission experience as a Legal Adviser in a Legislature or Public Sector environment.
- Litigation Management experience will be a distinct advantage.
You must also demonstrate knowledge and experience in:
- Relevant branches of the Law, such as Constitutional Law (including Parliamentary Law), Administrative Law, Labour Law, Law of contract, Public International Law and Finance Law
- Interpretation of Statutes and legal drafting
- South African electoral system
- Parliamentary and House procedures and political climate and environment
- Committee procedures
- Civil Court procedures
- Oral and written communication skills
- Presentation, planning and prioritising skills
- Legal research skills
- Advanced MS Office suite skills
- Interpersonal and supervisory skills
- Analytical, interpretation, influencing and negotiating skills
What you will experience working at Parliament:
In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive. We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results. When you join us, you will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation. Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work.
Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.
About Us
Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation's history every day. If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.
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CLOSING DATE: 23 April 2025
“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.
PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.