Legal Administration Officer MR-3 (12-month contract)
Gauteng Department of Environment
📝 About the role
Gauteng Department of Environment is recruiting a Legal Administration Officer MR-3 (12-month contract) at Johannesburg. The job involves: expertly draft and vet all forms of agreements, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, service level agreements, as well as contractual documents relevant during the bidding process. You need: Grade 12 + LLB (NQF 8) + 2 years post-qualification legal experience + driver’s licence.
✅ Key duties
- Expertly draft and vet all forms of agreements, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, service level agreements, as well as contractual documents relevant during the bidding process
- Do legal research and provide professional legal advice and opinions
- Facilitate litigation process and provide litigation support
- Sit on and participate in committees in the supply chain process
- Facilitate the promotion of an effective working relationship with all stakeholders (internally and externally)
- Draft and review policies, regulations and notices
- Provide statutory support services pertaining to, amongst others, the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, the Promotion of Access to Information Act and the Protection of Personal Information Act
- Draft, review and/or amend legislation and/or policies
🎓 Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) (NQF Level 8) in Legal Services or related qualification as otherwise determined by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. 2 years appropriate post qualification legal experience
- Valid driver’s license
- COMPETENCES: Expert knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and all relevant legislation, including the Public Service Act and the Public Service Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Treasury Regulations, the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (...
- Expert knowledge of the law of contract, the supply chain management process and litigation processes
- SKILLS: Planning and organising
- Service delivery innovation
- Management skills
- Report writing and Facilitation skills
📮 How to apply
Apply online only on the GPG Professional Job Centre (jobs.gauteng.gov.za): register, then submit a completed new Z83 form and a detailed CV. Certified copies are requested only from shortlisted candidates; no emailed or faxed applications.
Enquiries: Iris Thanjekwayo Tel: 011 240 3085
Original advert: Gauteng Department of Environment