Job Description

Legal Services: Provide legal support and advice to cidb oProvide legal opinions to the cidb employees and the cidb Board oVet and sign contracts on behalf of cidb oPresent finding, research and legal opinion to the Director Corporate legal oValid & efficient advice & opinions oLegal issues identified o100% Compliance oVetted and signed contracts.
Drafting: Draft, review legal and policy documents oDraft contracts on behalf of cidb oMake amendments to legal and policy documents oDraft standard templates for cidb agreements (inter alia loan agreements, suretyship agreement, shareholder agreements and subscription agreements, SLAs, MOUs, MOAs, CAs, IP Use Agreements etc) oProvide advice in relation to legislation and sub- legislation amendments oPrepare and draft answering affidavit, opening statements and closing arguments oLegal and policy documents drafted oContracts drafted oTimeous amendments oTemplates draftedoLeases and service level agreements drafted & reviewed.
Organisational Litigation: Provide input on all legal correspondence e.g. letters of demand, summons and all court processes received oDecide on the prospects of success of litigating and manage litigation on behalf of cidb oCommunicate with attorneys on progress with litigation oRepresent the cidb at all dispute resolution platforms o100% Compliance oLegal correspondence
Disciplinary Hearings: Assist in drafting charges in disciplinary matters oAct as an evidence leader at disciplinary hearings and other dispute resolution platforms oProvide legal advice in relation to labour matters oFair and effective disciplinary hearings.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An LLB and or Post-graduate degree in Law. Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in corporate legal, compliance and contract drafting. Admission as an attorney/advocate is essential.
All international qualifications must be accompanied by a valid South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Admitted attorney/advocate in South Africa
Closing Date: 6 November 2025
The organisation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and equal opportunity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups, in accordance with the organisation's Employment Equity Plan and Targets.

Skills Required