This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Reference number
- 17/08/2026
- Salary
- R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum. The salary and all-inclusive package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
- Centre
- National Office: Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. At least 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of South African Legal System, Legal practices and related spheres within specific reference to civil litigation and the Law of Contract. Knowledge of the Constitution, 1996, The Institution of Legal proceedings against certain organs of State Act, 2002, The Prescription Act, 1969, The State Attorney Act, 1957, The Public Finance Management Act, The Treasury Regulations, and the State Liability Act, 1957. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills; Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written and verbal).
Duties
Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Draft legal opinions on departmental matters. Facilitate the implementation of legislation. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation.
Where to send your application
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Enquiries
Ms N Joseph Tel No: (012) 357 8646
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.
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