This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR6): MINING APPEALS
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Reference number
- RCSM19/2026
- Salary
- R610 434 per annum (OSD)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
LLB Degree or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years’ experience post qualification in in the relevant field. An extensive understanding of law, 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 persons and to resolve conflict. The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.
Duties
Manage the coordination and administration of appeals in terms of NEMA and other applicable legislation with specific on mining related appeals. Receive and respond to all appeals related queries from stakeholders including the appellants and applicants using the CD service standards. Convene appeals committee meeting to discuss the appeals depending on the complexity of the appeal. Attend the filing of finalized appeals in terms of internal filing policies and guidelines. Manage the coordination and administration of waste management and enforcement appeals. Manage the drafting of ministerial submissions and appeal decisions in respect of environmental authorizations issued by the DMRE. All grounds of appeal, responding statements and line function comment to be captured in a logical sequence in appeal decision. Adherence to timeframes as per the 2014 National Appeal Regulations. Manage the provision of general legal support. Ensure the drafting of instructions to counsel requesting legal opinions. Provide support to litigation on appeals matters by attending consultations with counsel and compile record.
Where to send your application
Enquiries
Ms H Van Schalkwyk / Ms F Patal Tel: (012) 399 8835 / (012) 399 9330
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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