LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR5): LAW REFORM

Department of Employment and Labour

Reference number: RCSM31/2026
Salary: R483 219 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

LLB degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in the provision of legal services. Experience in drafting legislation both primary and subordinate legislation. Knowledge: public service and departmental policies, legislation and procedures; environmental, administrative and mining legislation; research methodologies and presentation skills; legal administration; strategic coordination/ planning; business planning; report/professional writing; business process management; organisation performance management; risk management; audit procedures; project management; planning and performance management legislation. Skills and Competencies: Advanced skills in policy formulation; advanced skills in legislative drafting; advanced negotiation skills; advanced statutory interpretation skills, adequate skills in computer use; advanced skills in financial and project management; advanced skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking; good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills; relationship management; stakeholder engagement; public relations; research; ability to work under pressure and long hours; ability to work individually and in a team; good interpersonal relations, ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict; sense of responsibility and loyalty; objectiveness; integrity; service orientated; self-supervision; highly developed sense of honesty and protect the confidentiality of documents. Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Duties

Draft, vet and comment on Bills, policies, and subordinate legislation; Provide assistance in taking Bills through Parliament and assist in Cabinet and Parliamentary processes; Provide legal opinions, advice and research on legislation administered by the department; Comment or vet submissions, letters, exemptions, authorizations, licenses or permits submitted to the Minister/ DG; Draft or provide input on Ministerial submissions and briefings, draft responses to media queries and Parliamentary queries; Provide legal support in meetings; Provide inputs or comments on legislation or policies received from other national departments; Manage delegation register for the Department; Coordinate law reform and policies and Provide legal support when environmental legislation is taken on review.

Where to send your application

Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X10074, Marine Parade, Durban, 4056 or hand deliver at Government Building, Masonic Grove, Durban. For online Applications Email: Jobs-KZN16@Labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr S Kobese Tel No: (012) 399 9351

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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