Legal Admin Officer (MR5): Legal Opinion

• Reference Number : REFS/050350
• Directorate : LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER (MR5): LEGAL OPINION (Re-advert, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 483,219 – R 1 155,777.00 per annum. The offer is based on recognition of experience. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the shortlisted candidates).
• Enquiries : Ms. A. Mkhombo/ Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355-7521/7175

Requirements :

• LLB (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years’ post graduate legal experience. Admitted Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Communications skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Negotiation skills Problem solving and Ability to work with the team Ability to work under pressure. Leadership, Decision Making, Planning Organization, Report writing, Presentation. Change Management Planning and organizing Strategy, Policy Development, Project Management, People Oriented Financial Management Research Conduct, analyses, interpret, advise and mentor junior on research.

Duties :

• Provide sound legal opinion to the department, Draft legal opinions for the department, Represent the department during legal proceedings, Provide general legal support and PAIA, PAJA and POPIA compliance. Conduct a data inventory to identify what personal information is processed, where it is stored, and who it is shared with. Implement data protection policies and procedures, including comprehensive privacy notice, data retention schedules and secure destruction processes. Appear in court, lead evidence and present legal arguments. Determine and deliver persuasive legal arguments to a judge or magistrate. administer legal advice/opinion in the Department research the applicability of legal principles on legal Opinion formulate questions to be answered on legal Opinions, study and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinions, respond to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearing and parliamentary sessions, consult with relevant line function Advice on settlement to avoid unnecessary legal costs. Research on latest update of legal developments.

Notes :

It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Johannesburg head office

Closing Date : 21-08-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.