PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC)

Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd

Private Bag X187

Pretoria 0001

Republic of South Africa

The Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited (PIC) is an asset management firm, whose mandate is to make investments in various sectors of the economy on behalf of public sector entities. Amongst our clients are the Government Employees Pension Fund, the Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund. Over the years, we have grown to be amongst the top, large investment managers in South Africa and the rest of the African continent, with current assets under management at just over R3 trillion. At the centre of our growth is a team of self-driven professionals who are results-focused. 

We are currently seeking applications from dynamic individuals for the following position: 

SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR - PROPERTIES LEGAL 

Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable 

Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria 

*Job Grade: E1 – E3 

Ref: SLAV002 

Purpose of the role: 

To provide legal services on corporate and commercial law matters and transactions; and investment legal advisory to the PIC with specialisation in Property Investment. 

Requirements:

·       Minimum qualifications and experience: 

·       Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. 

·       A Master's degree in Law (LLM) or a related postgraduate legal qualification will be advantageous. 

·       Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. 

·       A minimum of 6–8 years' post-admission experience in corporate and commercial legal drafting and advisory, with a specialisation in Property Law. 

·       Sound knowledge of asset management, property management, property development, infrastructure, and finance (including project finance), particularly in relation to property investments. 

·       Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance frameworks. 

·       Excellent knowledge of conveyancing processes and property-related legal transactions. 

·       Ability to conduct legal research and negotiate, draft, review, and implement complex property investment contracts. 

Duties:

·       Conduct legal research, provide opinions and advice in respect of Property, Corporate and Commercial Law matters with reference to property investment legal advisory. 

·       Draft, review and negotiate agreements relating to property investments and ancillary transactions. 

·       Provide legal advisory services on property investment matters and related transactions. 

·       Manage and conduct legal due diligence investigations. 

·       Draft due diligence reports and other legal reports, and present findings and recommendations to PIC approving committees and external stakeholders. 

·       Advise on and implementation of restructuring existing investments and/or perfection of security. 

·       Manage and assist with litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution matters involving the PIC. 

·       Draft, review and manage conveyancing matters, including property transfers, mortgage bonds, servitudes and other property registration processes. 

·       Assist with the planning and implementation of strategic projects undertaken by the PIC. 

·       Manage legal instructions (and provide guidance to) of attorneys and conveyancers on the panel. 

·       Advise on policies and procedures pertaining to Properties. 

·       Identify new and amendments to investment legislation that impacts PIC and advise and assist with implementation. 

·       Develop and facilitate legal training and awareness programmes for employees. 

Competencies and skills: 

·       Detailed Property Investment and Management experience. 

·       Excellent quality drafting of Property Investment type agreements. 

·       Excellent communication skills. 

·       Negotiation Skills. 

·       Time management. 

·       Performance and Result oriented. 

·       Ability to deal with pressure/stress. 

·       Cost-consciousness (budgeting). 

·       Problem solving. 

·       Customer service orientated. 

·       Strong analytical and numerical skills. 

·       Conflict management. 

·       Emotional Intelligence. 

·       Results orientation. 

·       Influence and Persuasion. 

·       Project Management. 

Our firm values diversity, and excellence and is committed to the realisation of these across all operations and investment activities. If you are dynamic, resilient, agile, disciplined and willing to be part of a team that is focused on creating meaningful change, you are welcome to submit your application for this position. 

Closing Date: 6 July 2026 

* Grade Range: The grade range for this position is from E1 – E3, commensurate with applicable  minimum requirements. 

The PIC is an equal opportunities employer, aligning appointments with the PIC Employment  Equity plan. 

Please forward a copy of your comprehensive curriculum vitae, quoting the position reference number, to: Recruitment4@pic.gov.za

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