Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/38
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LEGAL PROCESS (MR1-MR5)
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5
- Circular Post
- 28/38
- Department
- Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
- Closing date
- 24 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 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R262 968 – R 1 155 777 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 – R 1 155 777 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.
- Minimum experience ranging from zero to eight (8) years post qualification experience in accordance with the relevant MR grade.
- Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice System.
- Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
- Dispute resolution;
- Analytical thinking;
- Communication skills (written and verbal);
- Presentation and facilitation skills;
- Case Flow Management.
- Computer literacy;
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
- Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.
Duties
- Process the receipts of presidential pardons.
- Process expungement and section 327 applications.
- Provide reports and feedback on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications.
- Conduct legal research and case law relevant to the presidential pardon, expungement and section 327 applications.
- Draft legal documents and process for approval on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications.
Enquiries
Mr. M Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 2026
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
- OR 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). 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 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/38 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LEGAL PROCESS (MR1-MR5) REF NO: 6/08/2026
SALARY : R262 968 – R 1 155 777 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. Minimum experience ranging from zero to eight (8) years post qualification
experience in accordance with the relevant MR grade. Admittance as an
Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice
System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations.
A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Case Flow Management. Computer
literacy; Excellent Interpersonal Skills. Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.
DUTIES : Process the receipts of presidential pardons. Process expungement and section 327 applications. Provide reports and feedback on presidential
pardons, expungement and section 327 applications. Conduct legal research and case law relevant to the presidential pardon, expungement and section
327 applications. Draft legal documents and process for approval on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 2026
APPLICATIONS : : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR 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 – R 1 155 777 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. Minimum experience ranging from zero to eight (8) years post qualification
experience in accordance with the relevant MR grade. Admittance as an
Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, Administrative Law and the Criminal Justice
System. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative and Governance Framework.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations.
A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting;
Dispute resolution; Analytical thinking; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Case Flow Management. Computer
literacy; Excellent Interpersonal Skills. Ability to work as a team, individually and under pressure.
DUTIES : Process the receipts of presidential pardons. Process expungement and section 327 applications. Provide reports and feedback on presidential
pardons, expungement and section 327 applications. Conduct legal research and case law relevant to the presidential pardon, expungement and section
327 applications. Draft legal documents and process for approval on presidential pardons, expungement and section 327 applications.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 2026
APPLICATIONS : : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR 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.