POST 27/183 : LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER (MR5): LEGAL OPINION REF NO: REFS/050350
SALARY : R483 219 - R1 155 777 per annum. The offer is based on recognition of
experience. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the
shortlisted candidates).
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIRMENTS : LLB (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years' post graduate legal experience. Admitted
Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. Knowledge And Skills:
Communications skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Negotiation
skills Problem solving and Ability to work with the team Ability to work under
pressure. Leadership, Decision Making, Planning Organization, Report writing,
Presentation. Change Management Planning and organizing Strategy, Policy
Development, Project Management, People Oriented Financial Management
Research Conduct, analyses, interpret, advise and mentor junior on research.
DUTIES : Provide sound legal opinion to the department, Draft legal opinions for the
department, Represent the department during legal proceedings, Provide
general legal support and PAIA, PAJA and POPIA compliance. Conduct a data
inventory to identify what personal information is processed, where it is stored,
and who it is shared with. Implement data protection policies and procedures,
including comprehensive privacy notice, data retention schedules and secure
destruction processes. Appear in court, lead evidence and present legal
arguments. Determine and deliver persuasive legal arguments to a judge or
magistrate. administer legal advice/opinion in the Department research the
applicability of legal principles on legal Opinion formulate questions to be
answered on legal Opinions, study and cite relevant cases on aspects related
to legal Opinions, respond to legal opinion aspects that arise during public
hearing and parliamentary sessions, consult with relevant line function Advice
on settlement to avoid unnecessary legal costs. Research on latest update of
legal developments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521, Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
7175
APPLICATIONS : To apply for the below positions, please apply online at
http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
NOTE : In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be
given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White
Females candidates. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource
on 011 355-7082/7043.Only online applications will be considered. Applicants
must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by
the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10
of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be
completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum
Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New
Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA
website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet
all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of
qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where
driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06)
months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-
entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is our intention to promote
representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the
filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will
promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention
to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the
Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication
of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to
appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please
accept your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2026
ANNEXURE V
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU NATAL