Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/62
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MR1-MR5)
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 13 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4
- Circular Post
- 30/62
- Department
- Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
- Closing date
- 7 September 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 7 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum. The salary and all-inclusive package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
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
- National Office: Pretoria
- Salary information
- R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum. The salary and all-inclusive package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
Requirements
- An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA.
- At least 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience.
- Knowledge of South African Legal System, Legal practices and related spheres within specific reference to civil litigation and the Law of Contract.
- Knowledge of the Constitution, 1996, The Institution of Legal proceedings against certain organs of State Act, 2002, The Prescription Act, 1969, The State Attorney Act, 1957, The Public Finance Management Act, The Treasury Regulations, and the State Liability Act, 1957.
- Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
- Dispute resolution;
- Case flow management;
- Computer literacy;
- Planning and decision-making skills;
- Interpersonal relations;
- Communication skills (written and verbal).
Duties
- Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand.
- Draft legal opinions on departmental matters.
- Facilitate the implementation of legislation.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation.
Enquiries
Ms N Joseph Tel No: (012) 357 8646
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
- Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applicants are invited to submit applications, quoting the relevant reference number to the link and or address indicated in each specific advertisement.
- Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications.
- Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- 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. These assessments are aimed at assessing candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy).
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural, emotional intelligence and integrity.
- All suitable candidates will be subjected to mandatory pre-employment screening/ suitability checks/ verification (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment pending disciplinary action and professional registration. Suitable candidates for Senior Management Service positions will also be required to successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
- Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment are encouraged to enroll for the course as soon as possible.
- Due to high volumes anticipated, communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) seeks to appoint exceptional, ethical and visionary leaders to join its executive leadership team in advancing constitutional democracy.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability).
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 30/62 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MR1-MR5) REF NO: 17/08/2026 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum. The salary and all-inclusive package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. At least 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of
South African Legal System, Legal practices and related spheres within specific reference to civil litigation and the Law of Contract. Knowledge of the
Constitution, 1996, The Institution of Legal proceedings against certain organs of State Act, 2002, The Prescription Act, 1969, The State Attorney Act, 1957,
The Public Finance Management Act, The Treasury Regulations, and the State
Liability Act, 1957. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills; Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written
and verbal).
DUTIES : Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Draft legal opinions on departmental matters. Facilitate
the implementation of legislation. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Joseph Tel No: (012) 357 8646
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu Postal address: The Human
Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor
Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
SALARY : R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum. The salary and all-inclusive package will be structured in accordance with OSD requirements.
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 legal qualification / LLB Degree as recognised by SAQA. At least 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of
South African Legal System, Legal practices and related spheres within specific reference to civil litigation and the Law of Contract. Knowledge of the
Constitution, 1996, The Institution of Legal proceedings against certain organs of State Act, 2002, The Prescription Act, 1969, The State Attorney Act, 1957,
The Public Finance Management Act, The Treasury Regulations, and the State
Liability Act, 1957. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills; Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written
and verbal).
DUTIES : Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Draft legal opinions on departmental matters. Facilitate
the implementation of legislation. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Joseph Tel No: (012) 357 8646
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu Postal address: The Human
Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor
Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.