Senior Legal Administration Officer Mr6

About the role

The Department of Tourism is hiring a Senior Legal Administration Officer Mr6, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R610,434 to R1,442,451 a year. How to apply: Email application: Recruitment6426@tourism.gov.za Reference number to quote: DT64/2026 Closing date: 20 November 2026 by 16:30 (Late applications will not be considered) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Legal Advices/Opinions, Supervising and providing legal advices/opinions in the Department by: Researching the applicability of legal principles on egal opinions, Higher legal position of the Opinions, Conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulations and legal principles with legal Opinions, Formulating questions to be answered on legal Opinions, Studying and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinions, Providing recommendations and conclusions within permissible legal prescripts, Consulting client to verify request for legal opinions and contents of the legal opinions upon finalisation, Policy and Legal development, Ascertaining whether legislation is in accordance with principle of drafting and interpretation of statutes, Ascertaining that the intention of Department and entities are reflected in the said proposed bill or amendment bill, Reviewing existing legislation to explore opportunities for its amendment and improvement, Perusing and study draft of proposed bill or amendment bill, Facilitating with the drafting of cabinet memorandum, Piloting legislation through the parliamentary process, Making necessary submissions and presentations on draft legislation, Responding to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearing and parliamentary sessions, Consulting with and getting instructions from the relevant line function, Litigation management, Collecting and providing evidence in regard to possible settlements and negotiate settlements with opponents, Preparing instructions to State Attorneys and make recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocates, if necessary, Monitoring court cases from inception to its finality, Liaising with State Attorney in managing court cases, Determining factual and legal situation on cases brought forward, Establishing if the Department should litigate or defend matter, Reviewing all pleadings at all stages for the court cases as per court rules, Consulting with the relevant line function at each stage of the pleadings, Exploring alternative dispute resolution options for each court cases and prepare an opinion on same, Ensuring that the briefings are prepared and court orders are implemented effectively, Preparing brief advising the relevant authority seeking authority to institute or defend the Departmental legal position, Preparing brief advising the relevant Authority seeking authorisation to institute or defend the Departmental legal position, Conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed, Drafting legal documents and advices on hand or mentor juniors on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, Ensuring that there is consistency when applying the legal principles, Liaising with Stakeholders on legal interventions, Drafting and/or edit legal correspondence on all legal administrative enquiries, Conducting awareness on the legal interventions, Providing inputs into the strategic planning of the Directorate/Chief Directorate and execution of the operational plan, Providing supervision of the Legal Administration Officers and Interns in the Sub-Directorate, Submit monthly and quarterly report to the Director.

Requirements

• An LLB qualification.
• At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge of the Constitution.
• Knowledge of the PFMA.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules).
• Knowledge of PAJA & PAIA, Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking, Legal Drafting, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Good verbal & Written Communication Skills, and Project & contract management Skills.