Legal Administration Officer

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Limpopo) is hiring a Legal Administration Officer, based in Head Office Polokwane. This is a permanent post, paying R262,968 a year. (Re-advert) How to apply: Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg Polowane. Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.Applicants using e-recruitment MUST update their profile in line with the re-engineered system. Online applications must include only Curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF as attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. Reference number to quote: DSD/2026/167 Closing date: 06 November 2026(Walk- in): 16h00 and (Online) :23H59 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and/or review legal documents including contracts, memoranda, opinions, and correspondence.
• Provide legal support in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, including the Constitution, the Children’s Act, the Older Persons Act, and the Social Assistance Act.
• Assist in the preparation of legal opinions and advice for departmental units.
• Manage and maintain legal case files and records.
• Assist in handling of litigation matters involving the Department in liaison with the State Attorney’s office.
• Support labour relations cases and disciplinary hearings by preparing documentation and assisting with procedural compliance.
• Participate in legislative and policy development processes affecting the department.
• Conduct legal research to support the functions of the Legal Services Directorate.
• Ensure compliance with PAIA, POPIA, and other statutory frameworks.
• Monitor the implementation of legal instructions and advice within the department.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent relevant qualification in the related field or area as recognized by SAQA.
• At least 5 years’ experience after obtaining the degree.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Sound knowledge of South African legal system and applicable legislation relevant to social development
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
• Legal drafting and interpretation skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Analytical skills
• Dispute resolution
• Legal research
• Project management skills
• Policy analysis and interpretation skills