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LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-4)

Department of Human Settlements

Reference number
LAO 09/2026
Salary
R403 929 – R461 838 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Durban
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
18 November 2026
Circular
No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate NQF 8 in Law or LLB degree with a minimum of 3-5 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the legislative framework that governs the operation of the Public Service; Knowledge of the law of Contract; Knowledge of the Housing Act and legislation; Knowledge of the Housing policies; Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of statutes; Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations; Knowledge of PFMA; Knowledge of Human Resources Management; Knowledge of Performance Management; Financial Management skills; Project Management skills; Legal skills; Contract Administration skills; Communication skills (written & verbal); Computer skills; Problem solving skills; Conflict resolution skills; Change management; Facilitation skills; Interpersonal skills; Interpersonal skills; Presentation skills; Research skills (quantitative and qualitative); Analysis skills; Negotiation skills; Driving; Influencing skills; Time management skills; Networking skills.

Duties

Support the municipalities with land legal opinion; Provide legal advice with regards to land title processes matters; Conduct research and gathering of information to enable providing all land advice on ministerial enquiries; Coordinate the submission of input on drafting and amendment of legislation.

Where to send your application

Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo

Enquiries

Mr. LG Biyela Tel No: (031) 336 5403

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.

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