SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – ADVISORY SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 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.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A relevant three years National Diploma/Degree with 3 years experience within the legal environment.
- Computer literacy that includes the working knowledge of MS Office products Knowledge of Public Service Act.
- Knowledge of SA Pensions Fund Legislation.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer focus.
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Adherence to business ethics.
- Accuracy.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Provide Legal Admin Services.
- Assist management in providing legal advice, guidance and opinions to the top management and GPAA at large on matters relating to GEP Law, 1996 and other legal matters.
- Peruse documents and escalate to seniors where relevant.
- Peruse and comment on a variety of legal documents to ensure that they are legally compliant.
- Effectively administer legal matters within the department.
- Litigation management.
- Diarize, scheduled hearings and ensure court process is attended to.
- Collect information and documentation as required to proceed with matters referred to Legal in relation to interpretation of GEP Law, 1996.
- Explain the process to applicants of submitting divorce, life partner and other relevant claims in terms of GEP Law 1996.
- Research inquiries, corrects errors, resolves discrepancies and notifies applicants of action decision taken.
- Research laws, regulations, policies and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to respond to inquiries from case managers and supervisors.
- Prepare assembles and checks materials for each hearing session/dispute resolution.
- Prepare a report on decisions and recommendations.
- Examine case records and official files and ensures that all documents and exhibits are fully documented in the record.
- Conduct legal research to fully address all legal arguments.
- Manage that all panel members complete the claims from for their fees.
- Prepare instructions for administration in respect of court decision.
- Attend a bill of costs and to appeal emanating of high court.
- Review litigated claims or claims with disputes.
- Confer with individual or organization involved in cases in order to obtain relevant information.
- Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
- Compile submissions and instructions for recommendation.
- Render Administrative Support.
- Attend to court process served on the GPAA and any other claims submitted in terms of GEP Law, 1996.
- Prepare written review and evaluate data on documents such as claim applications, birth or death certificates and/or employer records.
- Maintain hearing documents, calendars hearing dates and confirms hearing.
- Adherence to court decisions with written instruction to subordinates to comply with court decision.
- Manage that files are kept and updated on statistics record of court cases.
- Prepare memoranda and drafts of decisions and judgements.
- Prepares and issues written decisions within timely manner to meet requirements.
- Assist the supervisor with training on legislation and legislative drafting as well as other legal topics.
- Supervision of staff.
- Allocate work according to skills and competencies.
- Manage staff performance.
- Develop, train and coach staff.
- Maintain discipline.
- Provide monthly statistics.
- Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions
Enquiries
Shandukani Tshiuda Tel No: (012) 319 1102 for more information. For application enquiries Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Original Text
Legal Services
Permanent
The purpose of the role is: To assist the Manager: Legal and Advisory Services in the role of providing legal advice to the authority and other stakeholders.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant three years National Diploma/Degree with 3 years experience within the legal environment. Computer literacy that includes the working knowledge
of MS Office products Knowledge of Public Service Act. Knowledge of SA
Pensions Fund Legislation. Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Planning and organizing skills. Interpersonal skills. Problem solving skills.
Ability to prioritize. Attention to detail. Customer focus. Honesty and Integrity.
Adherence to business ethics. Accuracy.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Provide Legal Admin Services. Assist
management in providing legal advice, guidance and opinions to the top management and GPAA at large on matters relating to GEP Law, 1996 and
other legal matters. Peruse documents and escalate to seniors where relevant.
Peruse and comment on a variety of legal documents to ensure that they are legally compliant. Effectively administer legal matters within the department.
Litigation management. Diarize, scheduled hearings and ensure court process is attended to. Collect information and documentation as required to proceed
with matters referred to Legal in relation to interpretation of GEP Law, 1996.
Explain the process to applicants of submitting divorce, life partner and other relevant claims in terms of GEP Law 1996. Research inquiries, corrects errors,
resolves discrepancies and notifies applicants of action decision taken.
Research laws, regulations, policies and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to respond to inquiries from case managers and supervisors.
Prepare assembles and checks materials for each hearing session/dispute resolution. Prepare a report on decisions and recommendations. Examine case
records and official files and ensures that all documents and exhibits are fully documented in the record. Conduct legal research to fully address all legal
arguments. Manage that all panel members complete the claims from for their fees. Prepare instructions for administration in respect of court decision. Attend
a bill of costs and to appeal emanating of high court. Review litigated claims or claims with disputes. Confer with individual or organization involved in cases
in order to obtain relevant information. Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them. Compile submissions and instructions for
recommendation. Render Administrative Support. Attend to court process served on the GPAA and any other claims submitted in terms of GEP Law,
1996. Prepare written review and evaluate data on documents such as claim
applications, birth or death certificates and/or employer records. Maintain
hearing documents, calendars hearing dates and confirms hearing. Adherence to court decisions with written instruction to subordinates to comply with court
decision. Manage that files are kept and updated on statistics record of court cases. Prepare memoranda and drafts of decisions and judgements. Prepares
and issues written decisions within timely manner to meet requirements. Assist the supervisor with training on legislation and legislative drafting as well as
other legal topics. Supervision of staff. Allocate work according to skills and competencies. Manage staff performance. Develop, train and coach staff.
Maintain discipline. Provide monthly statistics. Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions
ENQUIRIES : Shandukani Tshiuda Tel No: (012) 319 1102 for more information. For application enquiries Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.