Legal Administration Officer (Mr2): Litigation Support

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring a Legal Administration Officer (Mr2): Litigation Support, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R304,299 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: RCSM38/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026, 16:00. No late applications will be accepted Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal opinion on losses and damages suffered by the Department in line with Treasury Regulation and relevant policies.
• Draft legal opinion in line with litigation protocol.
• Handle litigation matters.
• Receive summons/notice of motion.
• Determine the merits of matters and obtain documents/information from line functions.
• Consult line function and obtain instruction on defending or opposing.
• Send instructions to State Attorney and ensure that the counsel is appointed.
• Obtain status reports from State Attorneys on matters to update the litigation system.
• Ensure finalization of matters.
• Ensure the provision of litigation support to the Department.
• Facilitate training sessions relating to legal matters.
• Ensure that referrals, media and parliamentary enquiries are attended to as priority.

Requirements

• LLB degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 1 year post qualification legal/litigation experience.
• Knowledge of Environmental Law, Mining Law, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.
• An ability to interpret and apply law, legislations, and policies.
• Good analytical and research skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good legal drafting skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a team, a pro-active, problem-solving, and positive attitude.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines is essential.
• A Valid Code B drivers’ license and willingness to travel.