LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-4): LEGISLATION AND CONTRACT DRAFTING is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) | closing date: 23 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R403 929 – R461 838 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus LLB Degree with a minimum of five (5) years post graduate legal experience in the capacity of an in-house legal advisor and legislative drafting.
- Specialized knowledge of the legislation drafting process and legislation administered by the Department, knowledge of government procurement systems and South African Legal System, knowledge of the Constitution of Republic of South Africa, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulation, PPPFA, PAJA, PAIA.
- Knowledge of the litigation process and drafting / reviewing of contracts.
- Skills and competencies: Interpersonal skills, strategic capability and leadership skills, Legal research and drafting skills, problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
- Communication skills (written and verbal), report writing skill, ability to work under pressure, Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Draft and or amend legislation administered by the Department and pilot it though legislature.
- Comment on draft legislation of other Departments on behalf of the Department, Scrutinize legislation which requires amendment for which the Department is affected.
- To render legal advice, guidance and opinions to MEC, Top Management and Department at large in respect to matters relating to legislation drafting and other legal matters.
- To provide legal opinions in other matters pertaining to the Department.
- Handle litigations on behalf of the Department.
- Draft, review contracts for the department.
- Drafting of contract.
- Prepare monthly reports for and on behalf of the Director.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
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. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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. N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R403 929 – R461 838 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus LLB Degree with a minimum of five (5) years post graduate legal experience in the capacity of an in-house legal advisor and
legislative drafting. Specialized knowledge of the legislation drafting process and legislation administered by the Department, knowledge of government
procurement systems and South African Legal System, knowledge of the
Constitution of Republic of South Africa, Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), Treasury Regulation, PPPFA, PAJA, PAIA. Knowledge of the litigation process and drafting / reviewing of contracts. Skills and competencies:
Interpersonal skills, strategic capability and leadership skills, Legal research and drafting skills, problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
Communication skills (written and verbal), report writing skill, ability to work under pressure, Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Draft and or amend legislation administered by the Department and pilot it though legislature. Comment on draft legislation of other Departments on
behalf of the Department, Scrutinize legislation which requires amendment for which the Department is affected. To render legal advice, guidance and
opinions to MEC, Top Management and Department at large in respect to matters relating to legislation drafting and other legal matters. To provide legal
opinions in other matters pertaining to the Department. Handle litigations on behalf of the Department. Draft, review contracts for the department. Drafting
of contract. Prepare monthly reports for and on behalf of the Director.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.


