Legal Administration Officer (Mr-4)
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About the role
The Department of Human Settlements (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Legal Administration Officer (Mr-4), based in Durban. This is a contract post, paying R403,929 to R461,838 a year. (3-year contract) How to apply: Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs For attention: Mr. TW Khalishwayo Reference number to quote: LAO 09/2026 Closing date: 18 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
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.
Requirements
- An appropriate NQF 8 in Law or LLB degree with at least 3-5 years appropriate post qualification legal experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge.
- 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