LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER: LEGAL SERVICES (MR 3 – MR 5) is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mmeli | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
MR5: R483 219 – R1 155 777.per annum (Salary will be in accordance with the
Occupational Specific Dispensation Determination (OSD)
Salary
MR3: R337 563 – R385 965.per annum MR4: R403 929 – R461 838.per annum
MR5: R483 219 – R1 155 777.per annum (Salary will be in accordance with the
Occupational Specific Dispensation Determination (OSD)
Requirements
- An LLB qualification.
- At least 3 years appropriate post qualification legal experience.
- Knowledge of the Constitution.
- Knowledge of the PFMA.
- Knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules.
- Knowledge of PAJA, PAIA, and POPIA.
- Knowledge and experience in education law (Employment of Educators Act and South African Schools Act).
- Good verbal and communication skills.
- Project management skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid drivers licence
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for Providing and administering legal advice/opinions in the Department, conducting research on policy, legislation and legal principles;
- Providing legal advice, guidance and opinions on legal matters to departmental officials;
- Drafting and/or amending legal documents including primary and secondary legislation that is administered by the Department.
- Drafting and editing legal correspondence on all administrative enquiries;
- Ensuring compliance with PAIA, PAJA and POPIA;
- Monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the effective implementation of education legislation;
- Assisting Managers with legal support in regard to contracts;
- Assisting with contract drafting and litigation;
- Conducting awareness on legal matters and legal intervention and carry out any other relevant duties as instructed.
Enquiries
Ms. S Naidoo (Tel: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : MR3: R337 563 – R385 965.per annum MR4: R403 929 – R461 838.per annum
MR5: R483 219 – R1 155 777.per annum (Salary will be in accordance with the
Occupational Specific Dispensation Determination (OSD)
CENTRE : Mmeli
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB qualification. At least 3 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of the Constitution. Knowledge of the PFMA.
Knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules.
Knowledge of PAJA, PAIA, and POPIA. Knowledge and experience in education law (Employment of Educators Act and South African Schools Act).
Good verbal and communication skills. Project management skills. Computer literacy. Valid drivers licence
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for Providing and administering legal advice/opinions in the Department, conducting research on policy,
legislation and legal principles; Providing legal advice, guidance and opinions on legal matters to departmental officials; Drafting and/or amending legal
documents including primary and secondary legislation that is administered by the Department. Drafting and editing legal correspondence on all
administrative enquiries; Ensuring compliance with PAIA, PAJA and POPIA;
Monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the effective implementation of education legislation; Assisting Managers with legal support in regard to
contracts; Assisting with contract drafting and litigation; Conducting awareness on legal matters and legal intervention and carry out any other relevant duties
as instructed.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. S Naidoo (Tel: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.


