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COMMISSION FOR GENDER EQUALITY (CGE)
LEGAL OFFICER
Description
POSITION: LEGAL OFFICER
REF NO: LEG–GP09/2026
OFFICE/UNIT: LEGAL
CENTRE: NORTH WEST – MAHIKENG
REPORTS TO: HOD LEGAL & PROVINCIAL MANAGER
SALARY LEVEL: 10
REMUNERATION:
SALARY PACKAGE: R605 742.00 PER ANNUM. (ALL-EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handling and investigating complaints lodged by members of the public.
- Referring matters to the Equality Court.
- Litigating on behalf of complainants.
- Monitoring the operations and functioning of Courts in the Province.
- Conducting mediation for the purposes of resolving disputes.
- Drafting inputs with gender perspective to proposed legislation, regulations
- and prescripts concerning gender equality.
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Forging good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring implementation of the Annual Performance Plan.
- Reporting challenges regarding complaints handling to the Provincial Manager (PM) and to the HOD Legal.
- Perform any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the PM or HOD Legal.
- Liaise with the courts in matters referred by the CGE.
- Identify issues on systematic complaints in consultation with HOD Legal for purpose monitoring and litigation
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric
- B. Proc or LLB degree, LL.M will be advantageous.
- Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, with a minimum of three years’ post admission experience.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
- Experience in Human Rights law and litigation.
- Extensive knowledge of the operations of Equality Courts.
- Sound understanding of gender issues.
Competencies Required:
- Knowledge and experience in constitutional litigation and court processes.
- Knowledge and experience in mediation and conciliation processes.
- Being an accredited mediator will be an added advantage.
- Legal Research experience.
- Analytical skills and sound understanding of the CGE mandate.
- Computer literacy and excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently in complaints handling.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of at least one African language.
- Ability to draft reports that are sound in law
Contacts
Applicants must submit the following:
- Comprehensive CV and motivational letter
- Certified copies of ID, drivers’ license and qualifications.
- Contact details of three contactable referees.
- Applications must be sent via email to: recruitment@cge.org.za.
The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. The CGE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to the achievement and maintenance of fair representation (race, gender, and disability). Whites, Coloureds, Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to South African citizens.
For enquiries (Not Applications), contact Ms. Ndivhudzannyi Masidwali – HR Generalist at Tel: 069 007 0955.
CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2026
PA TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Description
POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
REF NO: PA CFO/H/Q09/2026
OFFICE/UNIT:FINANCE
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, JOHANNESBURG
REPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
SALARY LEVEL: 8
REMUNERATION: SALARY PACKAGE: R413 000.01 per annum
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the CFO by:
- Answering and screening of calls.
- Liaison officer on behalf of the CFO's office.
- Making travel and other reservations arrangements for the department.
- Prepare reports and correspondence as requested by the CFO and the Finance Manager.
- Arranging and managing appointments for the CFO.
- Arrange, prepare for meeting venues, agendas and take minutes for all Finance and Admin meetings, Finance committee, ICT Committee, Loss Control Committee, BAC, Assets Disposal Committee, etc. and as instructed by the CFO’s office.
- File all departmental documents properly and maintain archived documents.
- Monitor, check and ensure accuracy of financial documents pertaining to the CFO’s office.
- Organise and manage CFO’s office activities, as delegated from time to time.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Degree in administration or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of Three (3) years relevant work experience as a Personal Assistant.
- Intermediate/ Advanced computer literacy certificate.
- Must be a South African Citizen.
Competencies required:
Organizational skills, Problem solving and analysis, Excellent communication skills, typing skills (35 words per minute), Ability to deal with confidential matters, understanding of financial terminologies. Honesty and integrity, Multitasking and prioritising ability.
Contacts
It is mandatory that an applicant submit the following:
- Comprehensive CV and Motivational letter
- Certified copies of ID, drivers’ license and Qualifications.
- Telephone details and e-mail addresses of three contactable referees.
- All the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to: recruitment@cge.org.za.
- Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. Applicants with a foreign qualification must submit a SAQA evaluation report of their qualification.
- The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. The CGE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to the achievement and maintenance of fair representation (race, gender, and disability). Whites, Coloureds, Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to South African citizens.
For enquiries (Not Applications), contact Ndivhudzannyi Masidwali – HR Generalist at Tel: 069 007 0955.
CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2026