Senior Legal Administration Officer
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About the role
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is hiring a Senior Legal Administration Officer. This is a permanent post, paying R610,434 to R1,442,451 a year. How to apply: Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319. Reference number to quote: 0105 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Indian /Coloured / White male or female and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and opinion to Department and Minister, including on accident investigations and enquiries in terms of the MHS Act.
- Draft and vet legislation, subordinate legislation, legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions on a variety of matters.
- Provide advice on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation administered by the department.
- Oversee all litigation for and against the Department/Minister in terms of court rules and applicable legislation.
- Act as legal representative for the department at various forums.
- Monitor compliance with PAIA and PAJA.
Requirements
- An Bachelor of Laws ( LLB) Degree (NQF 8) with 8 years post qualification Legal experience (Salary Notch will be determined in accordance with experience in terms of the OSD Legal Qualified Professionals, Knowledge of: Knowledge of general legal principles and legislation particularly, Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996, Legislation applicable in the mining industry, Labour Laws, Departmental Policies and Directives.
- Skills
- Research skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work independently
- Innovative thinking
- Thinking demand: information evaluation
- Decision making and problem solving