Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/183
LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER (MR5): LEGAL OPINION
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
- ProvinceGauteng
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 19 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5
- Circular Post
- 27/183
- Department
- Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 21 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 21 August 2026.
Application and salary information
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).
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
- 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. 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.
- Reference information
- REFS/050350
- Salary information
- 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 –
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7082/7043.Only online applications will be considered.
- Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
- All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.
- Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months.
- 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 is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 27/183 : LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER (MR5): LEGAL OPINION REF NO: REFS/050350
Branch: Corporate Services
(Re-advert, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
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. 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 –
APPLICATIONS : To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
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. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7082/7043.Only online applications will be considered. Applicants
must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10
of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum
Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New
Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet
all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where
driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06)
months. 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 is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the
filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention
to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the
Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please
accept your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2026
Branch: Corporate Services
(Re-advert, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
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. 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 –
APPLICATIONS : To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
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. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7082/7043.Only online applications will be considered. Applicants
must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10
of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum
Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New
Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet
all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where
driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06)
months. 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 is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the
filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention
to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the
Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please
accept your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2026