LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD/2026/167
- Salary
- R262 968 per annum (MR-4)
- Centre
- Head Office: Polokwane
- Province
- Limpopo
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
Apply with a Z83
Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.
Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent relevant qualification in the related field or area as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience after obtaining the degree. Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Sound knowledge of South African legal system and applicable legislation relevant to social development. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Legal drafting and interpretation skills. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work independently and under pressure. Analytical skills. Dispute resolution. Legal research. Project management skills. Policy analysis and interpretation skills.
Duties
Draft, edit and/or review legal documents including contracts, memoranda, opinions, and correspondence. Provide legal support in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, including the Constitution, the Children’s Act, the Older Persons Act, and the Social Assistance Act. Assist in the preparation of legal opinions and advice for departmental units. Manage and maintain legal case files and records. Assist in handling of litigation matters involving the Department in liaison with the State Attorney’s office. Support labour relations cases and disciplinary hearings by preparing documentation and assisting with procedural compliance. Participate in legislative and policy development processes affecting the department. Conduct legal research to support the functions of the Legal Services Directorate. Ensure compliance with PAIA, POPIA, and other statutory frameworks. Monitor the implementation of legal instructions and advice within the department.
Where to send your application
Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for 207 Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg Polowane. Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.Applicants using e-recruitment MUST update their profile in line with the re-engineered system. Online applications must include only Curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF as attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.
Enquiries
General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.
More posts like this
Related open posts
Deputy Director: Financial Management
Social Development
Limpopo: Capricorn District Office
Deputy Director: Hoi: Sekutupu Old Age Home
Social Development
Limpopo: Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home
Psychologist Grade 1
Social Development
Limpopo: Seshego Treatment Centre
Assistant Community Development Manager Grade 1: Sustainable Livelihood
Social Development
Limpopo: Sekhukhune District Office
Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services
Social Development
Limpopo: Sekutupu Old Age Home
Not sure a government post you were sent is real? See where government jobs are really advertised, and get the official Z83 form before you apply.
This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.