SENIOR LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER: LEGAL SERVICES

Reference: DOE30/06/2026. Salary: R685 812 – R1 442 451 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). Requirements: An LLB qualification. At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. A minimum of 8 years' appropriate post-qualification legal experience. Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate A valid drivers licence. Knowledge of the Constitution. Knowledge of the PFMA. Knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules. Knowledge of PAJA, PAIA, and POPIA. Extensive knowledge and experience in education law (Employment of Educators Act and South African Schools Act) Experience in drafting of Contracts and Legislation. Analytical thinking skills. Experience in legal drafting. Good verbal and communication skills. Project management skills. Computer literacy. Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for researching the applicability of legal principles on legal opinion; conducting research on applicable policy, legislation and legal principles with legal opinions; formulating legal opinions; studying and citing relevant cases on aspects related to legal opinions; providing recommendation and conclusion within permissible legal prescripts; consulting clients to verify requests for opinion and contents of the opinion upon finalisation; ascertaining whether legislation is in accordance with principle of drafting and interpretation of statute; ascertaining that the intentions of the department are reflected in proposed or amendment bills; drafting of memorandums; establishing if the department should litigate or defend a matter; consulting with relevant line functions; providing evidence in regard to possible settlement and negotiating settlements with opponents; preparing instructions to State Attorneys and making recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocates where necessary; monitoring court cases from inception to finalisation; reviewing all pleadings at all stages for the court case as per court rules; exploring alternative dispute resolution options for each court case; ensuring that briefings are prepared and court orders are implemented effectively; drafting and verifying contracts; conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed; determining if the contract is legal and whether it reflects the intention of the department; liaising with all stakeholders involved in the contract and negotiating on final control; certifying contracts and verifying consistency between instructions and the content of the contract; providing inputs into the strategic planning of the Directorate/ Chief Directorate and executing of the operational plan; providing supervision of Legal Administration Officers in the sub-directorate; submitting monthly and quarterly reports to the Director. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 of 2026.