LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER (MR5): LEGAL OPINION is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS : LLB (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years' post graduate legal experience. Admitted Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. At least 8 years' post qualification experience in the provision of legal services. 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. | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
shortlisted candidates).
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered.
Salary
R483 219 – R1 155 777 per annum. The offer is based on recognition of experience. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the
shortlisted candidates).
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.
Enquiries
- Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521
- Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
Notes
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
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SALARY : R483 219 – R1 155 777 per annum. The offer is based on recognition of experience. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the
shortlisted candidates).
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS : LLB (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years' post graduate legal experience. Admitted
Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. At least 8 years' post qualification experience in the provision of legal services. 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521, Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
NOTE : In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White
Females candidates.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.