Kgalagadi North District Council (Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development) is seeking to appoint a PRINCIPAL STATE COUNSEL I-D2. Vacancy Circular No.: 04 OF 2026. Reference: HDC 4/3/9 III (123). Date: 11th February 2026. Salary: D2 (P337 008-P371 628) per annum. Leave: 30 Working days per annum.
Key Responsibilities
- Represents Council in litigation at Magistrates’ Courts, High Court and Court of Appeal.
- Liaise with Botswana Police, Attorney General’s Chambers and other government departments on legal proceedings on behalf of the Council.
- Advises the Council and Accounting Officers in all legal matters.
- Educates council departments and general public on legal matters to increase awareness of the legal requirements / implications.
- Guides the interpretation, negotiation, processing and administration of conditions of both local and international contracts.
- Investigates cases and prepares detailed reports with recommendations to the accounting officer.
- Reviews disciplinary cases for legal sufficiency.
- Manages and monitors the service of court documents (summons, subpoena, eviction orders e.t.c
- Audits supervisees’ case files.
- Formulates reviews and enforces guidelines, policies, Council Bye-Laws and other statutes.
- Monitors the preparation and review of Council contract documents detailing agreements entered into with second parties, e.g leases and sub leases according to need.
- Guides interpretation and manages implementation of statutes by Council.
- Assess referred matters/ cases and distinguishes between those with legal implications and policy interpretation and advises accordingly.
- Conducts relevant legal research matters that have legal implications to determine the appropriate course of action.
- Supervises and appraises performance of supervisees.
- Prepares Budget estimates for assigned area submits for compilation.
- Monitors expenditure by maintaining vote’s ledger
- Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) plus a valid certificate of admissions and enrolment as an Attorney of the Courts of the Republic of Botswana.
- A minimum of six (6) relevant work experience of which two (2) years must have been served satisfactorily as Principal Counsel Attorney II-D3.
- Adhering to principles and Values
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Adapting and Responding to change
- Analyzing
- Learning and Researching
Salary
D2 (P337 008-P371 628) per annum
How to Apply
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development employees for the above post in the Kgalagadi North District Council. Applicants should quote the number of the vacancy circular giving the following details: Full Name, address and date of birth; Qualification supported by certified copies of Certificates, two recent references (not more than 12 months), Omang; Brief Summary of carriers with duties (C.V); In case of serving officers, attach letter of First Appointment; Copy of appointment letter to present post. Serving Officers should route their applications through their Chief Executives. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a secure application box at office number 109 (Records Management Unit). The applicant must record the application in the application register placed in the same office (RMU) for such purpose. The Records Officer will collect the mail from the post office on the application closing date (3rd March 2026 at 1630hrs) and any application reaching the post after such time will not be accepted regardless of the date of posting. All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labelled the position applied for and vacancy circular number on the top left side of the envelope. Address for Applications: Council Secretary, Kgalagadi North District Council, Private Bag 12, Hukuntsi. Closing Date: 3rd March 2026 at 16:30 hrs. Contact for Information: HR Officers at 6510114. We are unable to respond to all applications. Regrets letters will ONLY be sent to applicants who would not be successful in the interview.
REF Code: HDC 4/3/9 III (123) | Vacancy Circular No: 04 OF 2026