Job Alert: Chief Legal Adviser – Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
CHIEF LEGAL ADVISER: PARLIAMENT RSA (IRC8823)
CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL SERVICES
This is a 5 Year fixed term contract (subject to a six-month probation period).
Job Summary
Parliament is seeking a capable and dynamic legal professional to serve as the Chief Legal Adviser. The ideal candidate will be responsible to serve as the principal legal counsel to the Parliament by providing strategic, expert and objective legal advice to support the constitutional and legislative mandate of Parliament. The Chief Legal Adviser plays a key role in advising the Secretary to Parliament on matters relating to the administration and litigation, and the Presiding Officers and Committees of Parliament. The incumbent will play a critical role in advising parliamentary leadership, committees and members on the Constitutionality of legislation, Parliamentary decisions and the legal implications of decisions made within the Parliament.
Why Join Parliament?
- Competitive cost-to-company remuneration package, complemented by an attractive range of employee benefits designed to support employees and their families. These benefits include, among others:
- Comprehensive group life and disability insurance benefits
- Flexible Hybrid working arrangements within Western Cape
- Time off-annual leave
- Funeral and burial repatriation cover for employees and qualifying dependents
- Proactive wellbeing support through our Siyaphila programme
- Continuous learning culture to support your growth
- Education support benefits for qualifying dependents through Universal Education Protector programme
To Qualify, You Must Have:
- LLB Degree at an NQF Level 8
- A Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) is highly advantageous. Specialisation in Constitutional /Public Law will be a distinct advantage
- With a minimum of 10 years post-admission legal advisory or legal practice experience of which at least 5 years must have been in a Public Service environment, and at an executive level; and
- Admission as an advocate with right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide Strategic Planning and Management of the Constitutional and Legal Services
- Provide Legal advice and support to Parliament (Houses, Presiding Officers and Committees), Executive Authority and the Secretary to Parliament
- Lead and oversee the management of litigation and disputes involving Parliament
- Lead and oversee the editing and processing of legislation before Parliament
- Lead the provision of corporate legal advice and services for the Administration of Parliament
- Operational Management of the workstreams in the Division; and
- Human Resources, Records and Financial Management
Closing Date: 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
To apply, go to: Apply Here
PLEASE NOTE: Only applications submitted via the i-recruitment platform will be processed. “Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative action and equal opportunities”.
Please attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID, CV and 3 contactable referees. Applicants who have not attached these copies will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments. If you do not receive any response within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.