LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR5): LITIGATION SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS : LLB Degree (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Admitted Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South Africa. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and experience in research; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and solve problems; Good office administration, planning and organizing; Computer literacy. Knowledge of Administrative and Constitutional Law, Legislation and Regulations relevant to the Public Service, Legal drafting and interpretation. Knowledge of court procedures; Experience in the management of litigation. | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
shortlisted candidates).
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered.
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).
Duties
- Draft, review and amend legal policies for the Department.
- Deal with litigation on behalf of the Department through the state attorney.
- Investigate and compile relevant documents to the state attorney.
- Liaise with the State Attorney’s office, State Law Advisors and Counsel.
- Conduct Research on the cases at hand, to establish liability.
- Giving instruction to the state attorney during court proceedings.
- Compilation of evidence from staff and management.
- Manage the cases referred to the state attorney with regard to dates and ensure court appearance by officials and avoid prescription.
- Provide assistant to the state attorney to prepare briefs to advocates were necessary.
- Verify correctness of invoice for payment to the State Attorney.
- Conduct Research and Advice on Legal Problems and Proceedings regarding the Department.
- Update litigation management system.
- Investigate and compile relevant documents for the court proceedings.
- Verify accuracy of documents and compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Provide assistance to the state attorney during the court proceedings.
- Compile court records.
- Appear in court, lead evidence and present legal arguments.
- Determine and deliver persuasive legal arguments to a judge or magistrate.
- Interpret and apply the law to the specific facts of the case to support the departments cases.
- 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.
- Implement appropriate security safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss and damage.
- Establish an incident response plan for data breaches.
- Compile and publish a PAIA manual detailing the department’s structure, functions, available records and the procedure for requesting information.
- Manage requests for information in accordance with the prescribed procedures and forms, responding with stipulated timeframes.
- Establish internal appeal procedures for requesters dissatisfied with the decisions (mandatory for public bodies).
- Adhere to the code of good administrative conduct and integrate PAJA requirements into all administrative decision-making processes.
Enquiries
- Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521
- Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
Notes
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
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Branch: Corporate Services
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 Degree (NQF Level 8). At least 14 years appropriate post qualification
legal experience. Admitted Attorney or Advocate in the High Court of South
Africa. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and experience in research; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and
solve problems; Good office administration, planning and organizing;
Computer literacy. Knowledge of Administrative and Constitutional Law,
Legislation and Regulations relevant to the Public Service, Legal drafting and interpretation. Knowledge of court procedures; Experience in the management
of litigation.
DUTIES : Draft, review and amend legal policies for the Department. Deal with litigation on behalf of the Department through the state attorney. Investigate and compile
relevant documents to the state attorney. Liaise with the State Attorney’s office,
State Law Advisors and Counsel. Conduct Research on the cases at hand, to establish liability. Giving instruction to the state attorney during court
proceedings. Compilation of evidence from staff and management. Manage the cases referred to the state attorney with regard to dates and ensure court
appearance by officials and avoid prescription. Provide assistant to the state attorney to prepare briefs to advocates were necessary. Verify correctness of
invoice for payment to the State Attorney. Conduct Research and Advice on
Legal Problems and Proceedings regarding the Department. Update litigation management system. Investigate and compile relevant documents for the court
proceedings. Verify accuracy of documents and compliance with court rules and deadlines. Provide assistance to the state attorney during the court
proceedings. Compile court records. Appear in court, lead evidence and present legal arguments. Determine and deliver persuasive legal arguments to
a judge or magistrate. Interpret and apply the law to the specific facts of the case to support the departments cases. 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. Implement appropriate security safeguards to protect
personal information from unauthorised access, loss and damage. Establish an incident response plan for data breaches. Compile and publish a PAIA
manual detailing the department’s structure, functions, available records and the procedure for requesting information. Manage requests for information in
accordance with the prescribed procedures and forms, responding with stipulated timeframes. Establish internal appeal procedures for requesters
dissatisfied with the decisions (mandatory for public bodies). Adhere to the code of good administrative conduct and integrate PAJA requirements into all
administrative decision-making processes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521, Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.