SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MR-6)

Department of Public Service and Administration

Reference number: DPSA 15/2026
Salary: R610 434 – R1 442 451 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in law, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Bachelor of Procurationis (B Proc) as recognised by SAQA, at least 8 years’ of appropriate post-qualification legal experience. Good knowledge of the South African legal system and a good understanding of legislative processes. Ability to draft legislation, conduct legal research, and work independently. Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills. Computer Literacy. Sound knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, and Public Finance Management Act is required. Good communication and writing skills, willingness to travel is essential. Knowledge of public service legislative and policy frameworks.

Duties

To provide professional legal support and advice to the Department and Ministry. Drafting and scrutiny of public administration legislation. Provide guidance to the Department of Public Service and Administration in respect of legislative processes and participate in policy processes requiring reflection or entrenchment in legislation. Draft bills where drafting capacity does not exist elsewhere in the DPSA. Provide written or oral legal opinions on legislative matters pertaining to existing public administration related to legislative. Comment on draft legislation relating to the public administration. Provide oversight in respect of technical quality, adherence to best practice, and consistency with the constitution and other primary legislation of the DPSA. Review legislation administered by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration. Supervise and support the Legal Administration officer.

Where to send your application

E-mail your application to Advert152026@dpsa.gov.za

Enquiries

Adv. Mmasetshaba Matlou Tel No: (012) 336 1638

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 31 July 2026.

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