Senior Legal Administration Officer MR6 REF NO: DT64/2026

SALARY : R610 434 – R1 442 451 per annum, (Suitable salary will be determined in accordance with the OSD determination), (Notch and All-Inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework) 

CENTRE : Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB qualification. At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of the Constitution. Knowledge of the PFMA. Knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules).
• Knowledge of PAJA & PAIA, Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking, Legal Drafting, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Good verbal & Written Communication Skills, and Project & contract management Skills. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Legal Advices/ Opinions; Supervising and providing legal advices/ opinions in the Department by: Researching the applicability of legal principles on legal opinions; Higher legal position of the Opinions; Conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulations and legal principles with legal Opinions; Formulating questions to be answered on legal Opinions; Studying and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinions;
• Providing recommendations and conclusions within permissible legal prescripts; Consulting client to verify request for legal opinions and contents of the legal opinions upon finalisation; Policy and Legal development; Ascertaining whether legislation is in accordance with principle of drafting and interpretation of statutes; Ascertaining that the intention of Department and entities are reflected in the said proposed bill or amendment bill;
• Reviewing existing legislation to explore opportunities for its amendment and improvement; Perusing and study draft of proposed bill or amendment bill; Facilitating with the drafting of cabinet memorandum; Piloting legislation through the parliamentary process; Making necessary submissions and presentations on draft legislation; Responding to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearing and parliamentary sessions; Consulting with and getting instructions from the relevant line function;
• Litigation management; Collecting and providing evidence in regard to possible settlements and negotiate settlements with opponents; Preparing instructions to State Attorneys and make recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocates, if necessary; Monitoring court cases from inception to its finality; Liaising with State Attorney in managing court cases; Determining factual and legal situation on cases brought forward; Establishing if the Department should litigate or defend matter;
• Reviewing all pleadings at all stages for the court cases as per court rules; Consulting with the relevant line function at each stage of the pleadings; Exploring alternative dispute resolution options for each court cases and prepare an opinion on same; Ensuring that the briefings are prepared and court orders are implemented effectively; Preparing brief advising the relevant authority seeking authority to institute or defend the Departmental legal position;
• Preparing brief advising the relevant Authority seeking authorisation to institute or defend the Departmental legal position; Conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed; Drafting legal documents and advices on hand or mentor juniors on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/ justification for a particular position pertaining to the case; Ensuring that there is consistency when applying the legal principles; Liaising with Stakeholders on legal interventions; Drafting and/ or edit legal correspondence on all legal administrative enquiries;
• Conducting awareness on the legal interventions; Providing inputs into the strategic planning of the Directorate/Chief Directorate and execution of the operational plan; Providing supervision of the Legal Administration Officers and Interns in the Sub-Directorate; Submit monthly and quarterly report to the Director