LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Public Works and Roads. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mahikeng-Head Office | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit6@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R483 219 per annum (MR-5)
Requirements
- Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in LLB.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Experience: At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of the process of litigation including labour forums.
- Knowledge of case flow management.
- Drafting of legal documents.
- Knowledge of legislative framework of the Public Sector.
- Skills: Legal research.
- Analytical skills.
- Legal drafting.
- Decision making.
- Dispute resolution.
- Report writing.
- Computer skills.
- Conflict resolution.
- Problem solving.
- Communication (verbal and written).
Duties
- Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise and mentor juniors on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand.
- Present on and advise and mentor juniors on motivation/ proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/justifiable outcome /result.
- Draft legal documents and advise on and or mentor juniors on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation /justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard.
- Successfully conduct an interview in order to determine the client’s goals and objectives.
- Advise the client on possible courses of action during the consultation process, in relation to legal entitlements and client’s instructions.
- Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing.
- Provide advice and guidance to lower level production employees on advanced interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues as well as guide employees on the advice that should be rendered to the client.
- Supervision of staff.
Enquiries
Mr I.R Mokwena Tel No: (018) 388 4148
Notes
On the subject line of your E-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name, Reference number and Centre. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za, offered by the National School of Government. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS Levels, shall undertake two (2) preentry assessments and one (1) will be a practical exercise including an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, according to the mandated DPSA directive. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R483 219 per annum (MR-5)
CENTRE : Mahikeng-Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in LLB. A valid driver’s license. Experience: At least 8 years’ appropriate post
qualification legal experience. Knowledge: Knowledge of the process of litigation including labour forums. Knowledge of case flow management.
Drafting of legal documents. Knowledge of legislative framework of the Public
Sector. Skills: Legal research. Analytical skills. Legal drafting. Decision making.
Dispute resolution. Report writing. Computer skills. Conflict resolution. Problem solving. Communication (verbal and written).
DUTIES : Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise and mentor juniors on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Present
on and advise and mentor juniors on motivation/ proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/justifiable outcome /result.
Draft legal documents and advise on and or mentor juniors on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation /justification for a particular
position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard. Successfully conduct an interview in order to
determine the client’s goals and objectives. Advise the client on possible courses of action during the consultation process, in relation to legal
entitlements and client’s instructions. Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing. Provide advice and guidance to lower level
production employees on advanced interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues as well as guide employees on the advice that
should be rendered to the client. Supervision of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Mr I.R Mokwena Tel No: (018) 388 4148
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit6@nwpg.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.



