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Legal Administration Officer Mr3/Mr4/Mr5

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-NatalContractMR3: R337 563 - R385 965 per annum MR4: R403 929 - R461 838 per annum MR5: R483 219 - R685 812 per annum Dependant on number of years of post qualification relevant experience [as per the provisions contained within the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) for Legally Qualified Personnel in the Public Service]LegalCloses 7 August 2026

About this role

POST 26/166 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER MR3/MR4/MR5 REF NO:

SALARY : MR3: R337 563 - R385 965 per annum

MR4: R403 929 - R461 838 per annum

MR5: R483 219 - R685 812 per annum

Dependant on number of years of post qualification relevant experience [as per

the provisions contained within the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD)

for Legally Qualified Personnel in the Public Service]

CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent

qualification. MR3: At least 2 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal

experience and MR4: At least 5 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal

experience and MR5: At least 8 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal

experience. Experience preferably in commercial litigation, property

law/conveyancing and contract drafting matters. Admission as an Attorney or

an Advocate. Computer Literacy in Word processing, Spreadsheet,

Presentation and email software programmes & a valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES : Interpret, draft and edit a wide variety of legal documents such as a contract,

guarantees etc. in order to protect the interests of the Department. Providing

litigation advisory services for the Department. Provide accurate and well –

researched legal opinions and advice. Advising and dealing with general public

service and policy issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and keeping

abreast of legal developments and conducting research on the law. Developing

and drafting of provincial legislation as required by the Department. Assist with

the development of Departmental policies.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Khan Tel No: (033) 355 5666

Requirements

A Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification. MR3: At least 2 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience and MR4: At least 5 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience and MR5: At least 8 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience. Experience preferably in commercial litigation, property law/conveyancing and contract drafting matters. Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate. Computer Literacy in Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation and email software programmes & a valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Interpret, draft and edit a wide variety of legal documents such as a contract, guarantees etc. in order to protect the interests of the Department. Providing litigation advisory services for the Department. Provide accurate and well – researched legal opinions and advice. Advising and dealing with general public service and policy issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and keeping abreast of legal developments and conducting research on the law. Developing and drafting of provincial legislation as required by the Department. Assist with the development of Departmental policies.