Legal Administration Officer (Mr5): Law
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Salary
- R483 219 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 05 Oct 2026
Posted today
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
How to apply
Apply on company website
How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/41, ref ORM REF NO: RCSM31/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Job description
Requirements:
LLB degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in the provision of legal services. Experience in drafting legislation both primary and subordinate legislation. Knowledge: public service and departmental policies, legislation and procedures; environmental, administrative and mining legislation; research methodologies and presentation skills; legal administration; strategic coordination/ planning; business planning; report/professional writing; business process management; organisation performance management; risk management; audit procedures; project management; planning and performance management legislation. Skills and Competencies: Advanced skills in policy formulation; advanced skills in legislative drafting; advanced negotiation skills; advanced statutory interpretation skills, adequate skills in computer use; advanced skills in financial and project management; advanced skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking; good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills; relationship management; stakeholder engagement; public relations; research; ability to work under pressure and long hours; ability to work individually and in a team; good interpersonal relations, ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict; sense of responsibility and loyalty; objectiveness; integrity; service orientated; self- supervision; highly developed sense of honesty and protect the confidentiality of documents. Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Duties:
Draft, vet and comment on Bills, policies, and subordinate legislation; Provide assistance in taking Bills through Parliament and assist in Cabinet and Parliamentary processes; Provide legal opinions, advice and research on legislation administered by the department; Comment or vet submissions, letters, exemptions, authorizations, licenses or permits submitted to the Minister/ DG; Draft or provide input on Ministerial submissions and briefings, draft responses to media queries and Parliamentary queries; Provide legal support in meetings; Provide inputs or comments on legislation or policies received from other national departments; Manage delegation register for the Department; Coordinate law reform and policies and Provide legal support when environmental legislation is taken on review. ENQUIRIE : Mr S Kobese Tel No: (012) 399 9351
Reference number: ORM REF NO: RCSM31/2026