PRINCIPAL STATE COUNSEL I-D2 – Kgalagadi North District Council

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 Appo