This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SENIOR LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: H/O 20/2026
Salary: R610 434 per annum (MR-6)
Centre: Mahikeng Head Office
Province: North West
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma/ Degree in LLB. A valid driver’s license. Experience: At least 8 (eight) years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge: Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Frameworks. Knowledge of the process of litigation including labour forums. Knowledge of Case flow management. Drafting of legal documents. Knowledge of legislative framework of the Public Sector. Skills: Legal research skills. Analytical skills. Legal drafting. Decision making. Dispute resolution. Report writing. Computer skills. Conflict resolution. Problem solving. Communication (verbal and written).

Duties

Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise and mentor juniors on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Present on and advise and mentor juniors on motivation/ proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/ justifiable outcome/ result. Draft legal documents and advise on and or mentor juniors on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/ justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard. Successfully conduct an interview in order to determine the client’s goals and objectives. Advise the client on possible courses of action during the consultation process, in relation to legal entitlements and client’s instructions. Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing. Provide advice and guidance to lower level production employees on advanced interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues as well as guide employees on the advice that should be rendered to the client. Supervision of staff.

Where to send your application

Email To: DPWRHORecruit6@nwpg.gov.za Head Office: Dpw&R-Post: All Applications must be Submitted Online or Hand Delivered or Courier to Registry Office no.133, Ground Floor, East Wing - Old Parliament Building Complex, Modiri Molema Road, Mmabatho, Addressed to: Human Resource Manager, Private Bag X2080, Mmabatho, 2735. FOR ATTENTION : HRM Recruitment Unit - Mr. M.E Khauoe. 180 PUBLIC

Enquiries

Mr I.R Mokwena Tel No: (018) 388 4148

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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