
Legal Administration Officer (MR-4)
Salary or stipendR403 929 – R461 838 per annum, (OSD)
The Department of Human Settlements is looking for a Legal Administration Officer (MR-4). This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/332, page 261
- Reference number
- LAO 09/2026 (3-year contract)
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Centre
- Durban
What you will need
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge,
Experience
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate NQF 8 in Law or LLB degree with a minimum of 3-5 years appropriate post qualification legal experience.
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Knowledge of the legislative framework that governs the operation of the Public Service
- Knowledge of the law of Contract
- Knowledge of the Housing Act and legislation
- Knowledge of the Housing policies
- Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of statutes
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations
- Knowledge of PFMA
- Knowledge of Human Resources Management
- Knowledge of Performance Management
- Financial Management skills
- Project Management skills
- Legal skills
- Contract Administration skills
- Communication skills (written & verbal)
- Computer skills
- Problem solving skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Change management
- Facilitation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills
- Research skills (quantitative and qualitative)
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation skills
- Driving
- Influencing skills
- Time management skills
- Networking skills.
Key responsibilities
- Support the municipalities with land legal opinion
- Provide legal advice with regards to land title processes matters
- Conduct research and gathering of information to enable providing all land advice on ministerial enquiries
- Coordinate the submission of input on drafting and amendment of legislation.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Mr. LG Biyela
- Telephone: (031) 336 5403

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