Legal Admin Officers x7 posts at Home Affaris for LLB graduates
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DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
CLOSING DATE : 17 October 2025
POST 36/45 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-MR5)
REF NO: HRMC 40/25/7 (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Litigation
SALARY : R252 855 - R1 111 323 per annum (MR1-MR5), (a basic salary package,) Salary will be in accordance with the OSD determination for Legally Qualified Personnel.
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or equivalent 4 (four) year legal qualification at NQF level 7 (seven) as recognized by SAQA. MR1 - No previous legal experience is required. MR 2: 1 (one) years’ relevant postqualification legal experience in a litigation environment. MR 3: 2 (two) years’ relevant postqualification legal experience in a litigation environment. MR 4: 4 (four) years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience in a litigation environment. MR 5: 6 (six) years’ relevant postqualification legal experience in a litigation environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is required for MR 2–5. A valid Driver's License. Knowledge of all legislation (primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department will be an added advantage. Required skills and competencies: Legal research and drafting. Case flow management. Computer literacy. Good interpersonal relations. Communication (written and verbal). Planning, organising and decisionmaking. Program and project management. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. Negotiation skills. Presentation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Business report writing. Influencing and networking. Technical Skills: Litigation processes and procedures, preparation/scrutiny of affidavits, preparation of legal opinions pertaining to litigation matters.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure proper administration of litigation matters and provide litigation trends. Consult with line managers and advise on policy implementation. Send instructions to State Attorney and ensuring that the Department and the Minister is represented in civil litigation matters involving the Department and the Minister. Display understanding of the drafting of legal documents that provide a clear motivation for a particular position pertaining to a specific case. Propose an approach to be followed to ensure the best possible outcome for the Department on a litigious matter. Be guided in presenting motivation on how a specific case should be approached to obtain the most desirable outcome in the specific circumstances. Accurately document interview with a client. Render administration duties in relation to the litigation function. Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Provide strategy in reducing litigation and costs. Consult State Attorney and/or Counsel and capture in writing advice given during consultation. Conduct research and provide information for instructions and consultation with client, line functionaries, advocates, attorneys, experts and any other relevant stakeholders. Conduct research, file records, contracts, and other relevant documents that will provide information relevant to the matter. Manage and ensure compliance with legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) and policies and procedures of the Department. Manage external consultants/service providers in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to instil appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support digital transformation.
ENQUIRIES : Ms VT Motshegoe Tel No: (012) 406 4252
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or legalrecruitment@dha.gov.za
POST 36/42 : SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-6) REF NO: HRMC 40/25/4
Directorate: Litigation
SALARY : R586 956 - R1 386 972 per annum (MR-6), (a basic salary package), Salary will be in accordance
with the OSD determination for Legally Qualified Personnel.
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or equivalent 4 (four) year legal qualification at NQF level 7 (seven) as recognized
by SAQA. 8 (Eight) years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience, of which at least 4 (four) to 5
(five) years should have been in a Civil Litigation environment. Admission as an Attorney or
Advocate is required. Knowledge of Court Processes and Procedures. Knowledge of all legislation
(primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department. Knowledge of the Public
Service Act, 1994 and Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and
Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the South African Legal System and legal practices.
Understanding of Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, 1996. Knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 and
Regulations. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. A valid Driver's License. Required skills
and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client
orientation and customer focus. People management and empowerment. Financial management.
Honesty and integrity. Program and project management. Change management. Communication.
Knowledge management. Decision-making. Presentation skills. Problem solving and analysis.
Business report writing. Influencing and networking. Planning and organizing. • Interpersonal skills.
Technical skills: Litigation processes and procedures, preparation/scrutiny of affidavits, preparation
of legal opinions pertaining to litigation matters. Commercial skills. Computer literacy. Negotiation
skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:
Conduct daily operations on litigation matters. Conduct research to provide information and case
law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Provide strategic guidance in an attempt to reduce litigation
and costs. Provide proposals on how a case should be approached to obtain the most suitable
outcome given the specifics of the case. Draft legal documents that provide clear motivation for a
particular position pertaining to the case. Propose an approach to be followed to ensure success in
resolving the case. Conduct an interview with the relevant line function in order to determine the line
function’s goals and objectives. Document in writing such interviews and all advice given during
consultation. Render legal advice on litigation matters. Assist in searching and finding all relevant
documents for instituting and conducting action or application proceedings. Consult with line
function, witnesses, colleagues, advocates, experts and any other relevant person. Study court
records, file records, contracts, witness statements and other documents. Conduct analyses of and
interpret research done that will provide evidence and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand
and advise/mentor juniors on same. Protect, advise and mentor juniors on motivation/proposals on
how specific cases should be approached to obtain the most suitable outcome/result in the
circumstances. Sending instructions to the relevant State Attorney and ensuring that the
Department and/or Minister is represented in civil litigation brought against or by the Department
and/or the Minister. Develop and submit reports to the Minister and Director-General. Development
and implementation of policies, procedures, directives, Acts and Regulations. Advise on policies
and procedures of the Department taking into consideration the outcome of civil litigation. Ensure
optimal utilization of resources. Ensure training needs are met. Ensure the Performance
Management Development System is implemented. Provide inputs on the Strategic Plan and
Annual Budget of the Department. Assist in developing an Operational Plan and Work Plan for the
Directorate to ensure its achievement of the targets and goals. Manage external consultants/service
providers in an effective and efficient manner. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality
and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures. Ability to instill appropriate processes
and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively
managing the required work. Support digital transformation.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms N Mnisi Tel No: (012) 406 4238
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at
POST 36/43 : SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-6) REF NO: HRMC 40/25/5 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Drafting
SALARY : R586 956 - R1 386 972 per annum (MR-6), (a basic salary package), Salary will be in accordance
with the OSD determination for Legally Qualified Personnel.
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or equivalent 4 (four) year legal qualification at NQF level 7 (seven) as recognized
by SAQA. 8 (Eight) years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience, of which at least 4 (four) to 5
(five) years should have been in a Legislative Drafting environment. Admission as an Attorney or
Advocate is required. Knowledge of all legislation (primary and secondary legislation) administered
by the Department. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, 1994 and Regulations. Knowledge of the
Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the South African Legal
System and legal practices. Understanding of Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. Knowledge of the Promotion
of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 and Regulations. Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to
Information Act, 2000 (“PAIA”) and Regulations. Knowledge of the Protection of Personal
Information Act, 2013. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. A valid Driver's License.
Required skills and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation.
Client orientation and customer focus. People management and empowerment. Financial
management. Honesty and integrity. Program and project management. Change management.
Communication. Knowledge management. Decision-making. Influencing and networking. Planning
and organizing. Interpersonal skills. Technical skills: Writing/drafting of legal documents. Computer
literacy. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to
support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support digital
transformation.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:
Drafting of new or amending of existing legislation (both primary and secondary legislation)
administered by the Department. Seeing Bills through the legislative process in Parliament.
Engagement with the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser: Department of Justice and
Constitutional Development (“OCSLA”) on the drafting of new or the amending of existing legislation
pertaining to the Department. Provide verbal and written legal opinions relating to all pieces of
legislation (both primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department, as well as any
other legislation, as and when requested to do so, including requests for access to information
submitted in terms of PAIA. Scrutinise or draft International Agreements and/or Memoranda of
Understanding involving the Department. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and
risk management frameworks, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure compliance with
legislation administered by the Department, as well as policies and procedures. Ensure optimal
utilization of resources. Ensure training needs are met. Ensure the Performance Management
Development System is implemented. Provide inputs on the Strategic Plan and Annual Budget of
the Department. Assist in developing an Operational Plan and Work Plan for the Directorate to
ensure its achievement of the targets and goals. Manage external consultants/service providers in
an effective and efficient manner. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as
enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required
work. Support digital transformation.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms T Rakgoale Tel No: (012) 406 2808
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at
POST 36/44 : SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-6) REF NO: HRMC 40/25/6
This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are
kindly requested to re-apply).
Directorate: Contracts
SALARY : R586 956 - R1 386 972 per annum (MR-6), (a basic salary package), Salary will be in accordance
with the OSD determination for Legally Qualified Personnel.
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or equivalent 4 (four) year legal qualification at NQF level 7 (seven) as recognized
by SAQA. 8 (Eight) years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience, of which at least 4 (four) to 5
(five) years should have been in the Commercial Contracts environment. Knowledge of all legislation
(primary and secondary legislation) administered by the Department. Knowledge of the Public
Service Act, 1994 and Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and
Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the South African Legal System and legal practices.
Understanding of Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, 1996. Knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 and
Regulations. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. A valid Driver's License. Required skills
and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client
orientation and customer focus. Financial Management. Program and project management.
Problem solving and analysis. Change Management. Legal writing or drafting of legal documents.
Planning, organising and time management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as
well as report writing and presentation skills. Influencing, networking, conflict management,
facilitation and negotiation skills. Innovation. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as
well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the
required work. Support digital transformation. Computer literacy. Patriotism, honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Carry
out daily operations of the Directorate: Contracts effectively. Draft and scrutinize Commercial
Contracts and/or Service Level Agreements. Provide high-quality legal advice and legal opinions
pertaining to Commercial Contracts and/or Service Level Agreements. Conduct research in the
drafting of Commercial Contracts, Service Level Agreements and legal opinions. Develop and
implement policies, procedures and directives. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements,
quality and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure
compliance with legislation administered by the Department, as well as policies and procedures.
Ensure optimal utilization of resources. Ensure training needs are met. Ensure the Performance
Management Development System is implemented. Provide inputs on the Strategic Plan and
Annual Budget of the Department. Assist in developing an Operational Plan and Work Plan for the
Directorate to ensure its achievement of the targets and goals. Manage external consultants/service
providers in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems,
as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing
the required work. Support digital transformation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr BC Mathatho Tel No: (012) 406 4250
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at
NOTE: Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct email address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za and a comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible); limited to 2.5MB in size. Shortlisted candidates are required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and details of current earnings (latest salary advice) as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). In order to be considered for appointment into Senior Management (SMS) posts, applicants potentially considered suitable are required to complete the online “Pre-entry Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services” course; obtainable at the National School of Government (NSG), under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS”. Full details can be obtained via the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Once appointed, the entering into of an employment contract (for SMS posts), serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only.
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