Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/70
SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MR-6)
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
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Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3
- Circular Post
- 27/70
- Department
- Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
- Closing date
- 18 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 18 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R610 434 – R1 442 451 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary information
- R610 434 – R1 442 451 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).
Requirements
- A minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in law, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Bachelor of Procurationis (B Proc) as recognised by SAQA, at least 8 years’ of appropriate post-qualification legal experience.
- Good knowledge of the South African legal system and a good understanding of legislative processes.
- Ability to draft legislation, conduct legal research, and work independently.
- Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills.
- Computer Literacy.
- Sound knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, and Public Finance Management Act is required.
- Good communication and writing skills, willingness to travel is essential.
- Knowledge of public service legislative and policy frameworks.
Duties
- To provide professional legal support and advice to the Department and Ministry.
- Drafting and scrutiny of public administration legislation.
- Provide guidance to the Department of Public Service and Administration in respect of legislative processes and participate in policy processes requiring reflection or entrenchment in legislation.
- Draft bills where drafting capacity does not exist elsewhere in the DPSA.
- Provide written or oral legal opinions on legislative matters pertaining to existing public administration related to legislative.
- Comment on draft legislation relating to the public administration.
- Provide oversight in respect of technical quality, adherence to best practice, and consistency with the constitution and other primary legislation of the DPSA.
- Review legislation administered by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration.
- Supervise and support the Legal Administration officer.
Enquiries
Adv. Mmasetshaba Matlou Tel No: (012) 336 1638
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
E-mail your application to Advert152026@dpsa.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all nonSA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
15/2026
SALARY : R610 434 – R1 442 451 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in law, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Bachelor of Procurationis (B Proc) as recognised by SAQA, at least 8 years’ of
appropriate post-qualification legal experience. Good knowledge of the South
African legal system and a good understanding of legislative processes. Ability to draft legislation, conduct legal research, and work independently. Good
interpersonal, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills. Computer
Literacy. Sound knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,
Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice
Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, and Public
Finance Management Act is required. Good communication and writing skills, willingness to travel is essential. Knowledge of public service legislative and
policy frameworks.
DUTIES : To provide professional legal support and advice to the Department and Ministry. Drafting and scrutiny of public administration legislation. Provide
guidance to the Department of Public Service and Administration in respect of legislative processes and participate in policy processes requiring reflection or
entrenchment in legislation. Draft bills where drafting capacity does not exist elsewhere in the DPSA. Provide written or oral legal opinions on legislative
matters pertaining to existing public administration related to legislative.
Comment on draft legislation relating to the public administration. Provide oversight in respect of technical quality, adherence to best practice, and
consistency with the constitution and other primary legislation of the DPSA.
Review legislation administered by the Minister for the Public Service and
Administration. Supervise and support the Legal Administration officer.
ENQUIRIES : Adv. Mmasetshaba Matlou Tel No: (012) 336 1638
APPLICATIONS : E-mail your application to Advert152026@dpsa.gov.za