Jobs · Gauteng · Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Senior Legal Administration OfficerHead Office, Pretoria
Closes Friday 20 November 2026
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Senior legal officer at the department's head office in Pretoria. Gives legal advice, drafts and checks laws and documents, and manages litigation. Suits qualified lawyers with at least 8 years of leg
- Give legal advice and opinions to the Department and the Minister, including on accident investigations and enquiries under the Mine Health and Safety Act.
- Draft and check legislation, legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions.
- Advise on appeals against administrative decisions, and monitor compliance with PAIA and PAJA.
- Manage all litigation for and against the Department or Minister, and act as the department's legal representative at various forums.
- Must have an LLB degree (NQF 8) and 8 years of legal experience after qualifying. The salary notch depends on experience under the OSD Legal Qualified Professionals rules.
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Requirements
- An Bachelor of Laws ( LLB) Degree (NQF 8) with 8 years post qualification Legal experience (Salary Notch will be determined in accordance with experience in terms of the OSD Legal Qualified Professionals, Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of general legal principles and legislation particularly, Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996, Legislation applicable in the mining industry, Labour Laws, Departmental Policies and Directives, Skills:
- Research skills, Computer literacy, Ability to interpret and apply legislation, Communication skills (verbal and written), Ability to work independently, Innovative thinking, Thinking demand: information evaluation, decision making and problem solving.
Duties
- Provide legal advice and opinion to Department and Minister, including on accident investigations and enquiries in terms of the MHS Act.
- Draft and vet legislation, subordinate legislation, legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions on a variety of matters.
- Provide advice on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation administered by the department.
- Oversee all litigation for and against the Department/Minister in terms of court rules and applicable legislation.
- Act as legal representative for the department at various forums.
- Monitor compliance with PAIA and PAJA.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319.
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Enquiries
Adv. W Mogopudi Tel No: (012) 444 3274
Notes from the department
Indian /Coloured / White male or female and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 83 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/83: SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER REF NO: 0105 SALARY: R610 434 - R1 442 451 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: An Bachelor of Laws ( LLB) Degree (NQF 8) with 8 years post qualification Legal experience (Salary Notch will be determined in accordance with experience in terms of the OSD Legal Qualified Professionals, Knowledge of: Knowledge of general legal principles and legislation particularly, Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996, Legislation applicable in the mining industry, Labour Laws, Departmental Policies and Directives, Skills: Research skills, Computer literacy, Ability to interpret and apply legislation, Communication skills (verbal and written), Ability to work independently, Innovative thinking, Thinking demand: information evaluation, decision making and problem solving. DUTIES: Provide legal advice and opinion to Department and Minister, including on accident investigations and enquiries in terms of the MHS Act. Draft and vet legislation, subordinate legislation, legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions on a variety of matters. Provide advice on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation administered by the department. Oversee all litigation for and against the Department/Minister in terms of court rules and applicable legislation. Act as legal representative for the department at various forums. Monitor compliance with PAIA and PAJA. ENQUIRIES: Adv. W Mogopudi Tel No: (012) 444 3274 NOTE: Indian /Coloured / White male or female and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.