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South African government vacancy advertisement for the position of Senior Manager: Legal Services
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Source domain: ecdc.co.za
Collected on 29 July 2026
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This is a South African government vacancy advertisement for the position of Senior Manager: Legal Services. The role is a five (5) year fixed-term contract (Grade 17) with the incumbent responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of litigation, legal advisory, and legal compliance, including contract management and legal risk mitigation. Applications must be submitted to Human Capital by 12 August 2026, and candidates must provide a detailed CV, references, certified documents (certified within the last 6 months), an ID copy, and a valid driver’s licence. The ECDC will conduct background checks and may apply Employment Equity principles.
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Senior Manager: Legal Services
A five-year fixed-term contract position at Grade 17 within the Eastern Cape Development Corporation. The role involves providing strategic leadership in litigation, legal advisory, and legal compliance, managing contracts, advising executive and board leadership, and ensuring adherence to laws and governance standards.
- Who it is for
- qualified legal professionals with at least ten years' post-admission experience, including attorneys or advocates admitted to the High Court of South Africa, and preferably with postgraduate qualifications in commercial or corporate law
- How to act on it
- Submit a detailed CV with at least three contactable references, certified copies of qualifications (certified within the last 6 months), a copy of ID, and a valid driver’s licence to Human Capital via email or phone
- Closes
- 12 August 2026
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Closing date: 12 August 2026
Facts
Places
Eastern Cape
Key Takeaways
- Vacancy: Senior Manager: Legal Services
- Date advertised: 28 July 2026
- Contract: Five (5) year fixed-term
- Grade: 17 (total cost to company stated but amount not provided in text)
- Closing date: 12 August 2026
- Application deadline guidance: if not contacted within 8 weeks after closing date, application unsuccessful
- Application submission: Human Capital
- Contact phone: 043 704 5783
- Application email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
- Minimum requirements: LLB (NQF 8) plus postgraduate advantage; admitted attorney/advocate; notary and conveyancer advantage; 10 years post-admission experience
- Professional status: advocate must have completed pupillage and be in good standing
- Background checks/security screening/vetting/qualification verification for shortlisted candidates
- ECDC may apply Employment Equity Act principles, policies, and equity plan
- ECDC
- Human Capital
- Employment Equity Act
- Board of Directors
- Board Committees
- Executive Management
- High Court of South Africa
Dates
Closing Date
12 August 2026