📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWDepartment of Water and Sanitation is actively recruiting for a Legal Administrative Officer (MR5) position in Free State. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Law / Legal sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 8 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Law / Legal • Location Preference: in Free State
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSLegal professionals like Legal Administrative Officer (MR5) ensure justice and compliance. This role is essential for organizational and societal legal frameworks.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Law / Legal offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Legal Administrative Officer (MR5) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Law / Legal field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Law / Legal sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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RequirementsLLB or relevant qualification. At least eight (8) years of appropriate post-qualification legal experience. Competencies required: Knowledge and experience of policy development and implementation, public sector legal processes, legislation and contracts, PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution and all the relevant legislation. Knowledge of Treasury regulations. Ability to negotiate and draft contracts and international instruments. The ability to interpret specific environmental legislation, issues affecting the environment and general environmental law is required. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act. Legal research and interpretation. Analytical skills. Report-writing. Programme and project management. Computer literacy. Good planning and decision-making skills. Language proficiency. Confidentially. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strategic capability and leadership skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
DutiesProvide legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Develop standard operating procedures. Advise on and draft legal opinions and documents to support criminal prosecutions for contraventions of the National Water Act. Draft legal documents, memoranda, reports and submissions. Draft, vet and review contracts on behalf of the entity. Advise, negotiate and draft multilateral and bilateral agreements. Handle litigation matters and appeals on behalf of the CMA. Render legal support on all litigation matters. Develop interventions where challenges are experienced. Monitor the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000, in the CMA. Handle PAIA and PAJA matters on behalf of the CMA.
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