Legal Administration Officer MR3/MR4/MR5 (X1 Poat)

Closing date: 04 Sep 2026
Department: KwaZulu-Natal - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: LAO/LS/082026

Salary: MR3: R337 563 - R385 965 per annum; MR4: R403 929 - R461 838 per annum ; MR5: R483 219 - R685 812 per annum

Centre: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg

Requirements

A Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification.
MR3 At least 2 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience and MR4 At least 5 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal
experience and MR5 At least 8 years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience.
Experience preferably in commercial litigation, property law/conveyancing and contract drafting matters.
Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate.
Computer Literacy in Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation and email software programmes & a valid driver’s licence

Duties

Interpret, draft and edit a wide variety of legal documents such as a contract, guarantees etc.
in order to protect the interests of the Department. Providing litigation advisory services for the Department.
Provide accurate and well – researched legal opinions and advice.
Advising and dealing with general public service and policy issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and keeping
abreast of legal developments and conducting research on the law.
Developing and drafting of provincial legislation as required by the Department.
Assist with the development of Departmental policies.

Enquiries

Ms A Khan Tel No: (033) 355 5666

Applications

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment
system at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application
Centre’s (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online
or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated
Online Application Centers (DOACS) at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” OR
Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are
applying for;

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