Senior Legal Administration Officer
The Department of Mineral And Petroleum Resources is looking for a Senior Legal Administration Officer. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.
Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/83, page 83
- Reference number
- 0105
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng Department Of Health
- Closing date
- 20 November 2026
Experience
An Bachelor of Laws ( LLB) Degree (NQF 8) with 8 years post qualification Legal experience (Salary Notch will be determined in accordance with experience in terms of the OSD Legal Qualified Professionals, Knowledge of: Knowledge of general legal principles and legislation particularly, Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996, Legislation applicable in the mining industry, Labour Laws, Departmental Policies and Directives, Skills: Research skills, Computer literacy, Ability to interpret and apply legislation, Communication skills (verbal and written), Ability to work independently, Innovative thinking, Thinking demand: information evaluation, decision making and problem solving.
Skills and competencies
- An Bachelor of Laws ( LLB) Degree (NQF 8) with 8 years post qualification Legal experience (Salary Notch will be determined in accordance with experience in terms of the OSD Legal Qualified Professionals, Knowledge of: Knowledge of general legal principles and legislation particularly, Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996, Legislation applicable in the mining industry, Labour Laws, Departmental Policies and Directives, Skills: Research skills, Computer literacy, Ability to interpret and apply legislation, Communication skills (verbal and written), Ability to work independently, Innovative thinking, Thinking demand: information evaluation, decision making and problem solving.
Key responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and opinion to Department and Minister, including on accident investigations and enquiries in terms of the MHS Act.
- Draft and vet legislation, subordinate legislation, legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions on a variety of matters.
- Provide advice on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation administered by the department.
- Oversee all litigation for and against the Department/Minister in terms of court rules and applicable legislation.
- Act as legal representative for the department at various forums.
- Monitor compliance with PAIA and PAJA.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Adv. W Mogopudi
- Telephone: (012) 444 3274
Please note
- Indian /Coloured / White male or female and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
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