SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-6)
SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-6) REF NO:
DHET28/02/2025
Branch: Planning, Policy, and Strategy
Directorate: Legal and Legislative Services (Education Institutions)
SALARY :
R556 356 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE :
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
An appropriate LLB degree; Admission as an Advocate or Attorney (preferably
but not a requirement); A minimum of (8) years post qualification legal
experience and appropriate knowledge in the following legal administration
spheres: constitutional law, administrative law, interpretation of statutes, the
law of contract, civil procedure, labour law, the law of evidence, law of delict,
commercial transactions law, post-school education, and training laws. The
public sector and its legislative and regulatory framework; the Department’s
process and procedures, initiatives, and strategic objectives.
Proven ability to provide legal advice at the senior level and interact at a high-profile level; legislation and contract drafting; ability to liaise with diverse audience range on behalf of the Department; excellent report-writing and presentation skills, both verbal and written; excellent communication and information management skills; proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, customer focus and responsiveness; developing others;
managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; planning and
organizing. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Provide legal support and advice to the Department, its institutions, and
statutory bodies on matters relating to legislation administered by the
Department and its policies to ensure compliance; legislation formulation;
contract vetting and drafting; provide litigation support, including the
compilation of documents and court records, 43 attend consultations with state
attorneys and legal counsel; prepare Ministerial and Director-General
submissions, memoranda, legal opinions, and reports; advice and mentor
juniors.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 213 5513 / Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442
/Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365