Legal Administrative Officer (MR5)

Department of Water and Sanitation; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental entity in Bloemfontein seeks a Legal Administrative Officer to support legal compliance and documentation for the National Water Act. The position requires significant legal experience and the ability to draft and review contracts, alongside handling litigation matters. Qualified candidates should have an LLB and at least eight years of relevant experience in public sector law.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of post qualification legal experience.
• Proven abilities in drafting legal documents and contracts.
• Experience in litigation and public sector legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Develop and advise on legal procedures and documents.
• Handle litigation matters and monitor implementation of PAIA and PAJA.

Skills

Knowledge of policy development

Public sector legal processes

Legislation and contracts

Knowledge of Treasury regulations

Education

LLB (or equivalent qualification)

Job description

Job title : Legal Administrative Officer (MR5)

Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein Deadline : July 23, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Requirements

• LLB (or equivalent qualification). At least eight (8) years of appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Competencies required : Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, public sector legal processes, legislation and contracts, PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution and all the relevant legislation. Knowledge of Treasury regulations.

Duties

• Provide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Develop standard operating procedures. Advise on and draft legal opinions and documents to support criminal prosecutions for contraventions of the National Water Act.
• Draft legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions. Draft, vet and review contracts on behalf of the entity. Advise, negotiate and draft multilateral and bilateral agreements.
• Handle litigation matters and appeals on behalf of the CMA. Render legal support on all litigation matters.
• Develop interventions where challenges are experienced. Monitor the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 in the CMA. Handle PAIA and PAJA matters on behalf of the CMA.