This vacancy has closed. It closed on 21 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LEGAL AND CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION (MR 6)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Reference number
- 2026/301
- Salary
- R610 434 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Centre
- Kimberely Regional Office
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Closing date
- 21 August 2026
- Circular
- No 27 of 2026
Requirements
A minimum of four-year degree (LLB) with at least 8 years appropriate post-qualification legal experience or 8 years’ experience as an in-house legal advisor or legal/contract administrator, Willingness to travel on an ad hoc basis and adapt to a work schedule in accordance with professional requirements, A valid driver’s licence. Admission as attorney or Advocate of the high court and supervisory/management experience will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Specialized knowledge of law of contracts, general administration of contracts and litigation within an organizational context, Legal research and professional legal assistance, In-depth knowledge of the Framework for Supply Chain Management [Regulations in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (PFMA)], Code of Conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioners, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000), the State Information Technology Agency Act, 1998 (Act No. 88 of 1998), the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994), Public Service Regulations and other relevant legislation. Skills: Thorough and proven legal drafting, communication and presentation skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving, Language proficiency, Maintenance of confidentiality of information, Computer literacy, Relationship management, Decision-making skills, Interpersonal and diplomacy, Motivational, Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration skills.
Duties
Management of the provision of general legal advisory support services to the department and Ministry. Management of all litigious matters for and against the Department and Ministry. Management of the legal advisory services on the drafting, vetting and amendment of contracts. Oversee the exploration of efficiency measures introduced. Provide general legal opinions to line function. Liaise with the office of the state attorney and consult, provide instructions, facilitate the compilation of documents in litigation cases. Consult with line function and take instructions. Management of litigation and debt files. Attend to PAIA and PAJA requests from line function.
Where to send your application
For Kimberley Regional Office: Email to: RecruitKIM26-23@dpw.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr M Rakau Tel No: (012) 406 1512
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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