This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MR5)

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency Division: Office of The Chief Executive Officer

Reference number: VOCMA 32
Salary: R483 219 per annum (MR5)
Centre: Bloemfontein
Province: Free State
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

Requirements

LLB or relevant qualification. At least eight (8) years of appropriate post qualification legal experience. Competencies required: Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, public sector legal processes, legislation and contracts, PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution and all the relevant legislation. Knowledge of Treasury regulations. Ability to negotiate and draft contracts and international instruments. Ability to interpret specific environmental legislation, issues affecting the environment and general environmental law is required. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Legal research and interpretation. Analytical skills. Report-writing. Programme and project management. Computer literacy. Good planning and decision-making skills. Language proficiency. Confidentially. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strategic capability and leadership skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

Duties

Provide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Develop standard operating procedures. Advise on and draft legal opinions and documents to support criminal prosecutions for contraventions of the National Water Act. Draft legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions. Draft, vet and review contracts on behalf of the entity. Advise, negotiate and draft multilateral and bilateral agreements. Handle litigation matters and appeals on behalf of the CMA. Render legal support on all litigation matters. Develop interventions where challenges are experienced. Monitor the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 in the CMA. Handle PAIA and PAJA matters on behalf of the CMA.

Where to send your application

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Lerato Morake Tel No: (051) 405 9000

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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