LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR5): MINING APPEALS
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Reference number
- RCSM39/2026
- Salary
- R464 634 per annum, (OSD)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
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LLB Degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience post qualification within the relevant field. An extensive understanding of law administration, Public Services and Departmental procedures. Applicant must have a broad knowledge of strategic coordination, policy development, risk management and audit procedures. Understand the facilitation of project management, research methodologies and presentation. Have good reporting / professional writing, policy formulation and negotiation skills. Ability to gather and analyse information, and adherence to timelines is essential. Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflicts. The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.
Duties
Coordinate and administer appeals in terms of the relevant legislation and guidelines, with a specific focus on Oceans and Coasts-related appeals. Receive and respond to all appeals-related queries from stakeholders, including the appellants and applicants. Convene the appeals committee meeting to discuss the appeals, depending on the complexity of the appeal. Attend the filing of finalised appeals in terms of internal filing policies and guidelines. Coordinate and administer permitting appeals. Draft ministerial submission and appeal decisions in respect of oceans and coastal appeals. Ensure that all grounds of appeal, responding statements and line function comment to be captured in a logical sequence in appeal decision. Prepare briefing notes for the Minister on appeals. Provide general legal support. Provide support to litigation on appeals matters by attending consultations with counsel and compile record.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Enquiries
Ms H Van Schalkwyk / Ms F Patal Tel No: (012) 399 8835 / 9330
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.
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