Senior Assistant State Attorney (lp5-lp6)

Published: 23 July 2025

📋Job Overview

**Dreaming of a job that helps people and grows your skills?** Here’s your chance to join the Office of the State Attorney in Mahikeng as a Senior Assistant State Attorney! This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal landscape of South Africa while developing your professional expertise in public service. As a Senior Assistant State Attorney, you will be on the front lines of legal representation, advocating for the State in various courts, including the High Court and Labour Courts.

Your daily tasks will include providing legal advice and crafting essential legal documents that help uphold justice and fairness in our communities. You will engage in litigation and appeals, handle complex legal arrangements, and contribute to matters involving liquidation, insolvency, and arbitration. This is a chance to work closely with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that their legal needs are met with expertise and professionalism.

**Why does this job matter?** The work you do will directly serve the public and support the country’s legal system. By representing the State and providing legal support, you will play a crucial role in protecting the rights of citizens and upholding the rule of law. Your efforts will help navigate and resolve disputes, ensuring a fair and just society for all South Africans.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for young professionals seeking stability and meaningful career growth in government jobs. Not only will you gain valuable experience in the legal field, but you will also receive essential training that can enhance your skills and open doors to future opportunities in public service. Working in this role allows you to contribute to your community while building a solid foundation for your career in government.

Don’t miss out on this chance to step into a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in people’s lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Apply today to be a part of the exciting work at the Office of the State Attorney!

📋 Job Details

💰 Salary: R630 630 – R1 450 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
📍 Location: Office of the State Attorney NW: Mahikeng
📧 Applications: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mahikeng OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
❓ Enquiries: Ms. PM Seletedi Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106

📝Requirements

An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At least 4 years’ appropriate post qualification legal/ litigation experience; A thorough knowledge of legal practice, Office management, accounting systems and trust accounts; The right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; A valid driver’s license. Skills and competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Accuracy and attention to details; Good communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims, Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, Tax and Tax tribunals; 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.

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