Senior Legal Administration Officer MR6Pretoria
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 16:30
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Senior legal post at a national department in Pretoria. Gives legal opinions, drafts and reviews legislation, and manages court cases. Suits an experienced lawyer with an LLB and at least 8 years of l
- Give legal opinions and advice to the department, and supervise legal administration officers and interns.
- Help develop policy and legislation, including drafting bills, cabinet memoranda, and handling parliamentary processes.
- Manage litigation: instruct State Attorneys, review court pleadings, and explore alternative dispute resolution.
- Must have an LLB and at least 8 years of appropriate post-qualification legal experience.
- Must know the Constitution, the PFMA, civil procedure rules, PAJA and PAIA, and have strong drafting, research and communication skills.
- Based in Pretoria. Salary is R610 434 to R1 442 451 per year, all-inclusive package, notch to be determined by OSD.
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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 egal 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
How to apply
Email application: Recruitment6426@tourism.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr P Letsoalo Tel No: (012) 444 6313
Notes from the department
EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 115 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/131: 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 egal 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 ENQUIRIES: Mr P Letsoalo Tel No: (012) 444 6313 APPLICATIONS: Email application: Recruitment6426@tourism.gov.za NOTE: EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.