LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LEGAL PROCESS (MR1-MR5)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Reference number: 6/08/2026
Salary: R262 968 – R 1 155 777 per annum. The salary and all-inclusive package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
Centre: National Office: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 legal qualification/ LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. Minimum experience ranging from zero to eight (8) years post qualification experience in accordance with the relevant MR grade. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Case Flow Management. Computer literacy; Excellent Interpersonal Skills. Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.

Duties

Process the receipts of presidential pardons. Process expungement and section 327 applications. Provide reports and feedback on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications. Conduct legal research and case law relevant to the presidential pardon, expungement and section 327 applications. Draft legal documents and process for approval on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications.

Where to send your application

Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR 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. 41

Enquiries

Mr. M Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 2026

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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