Administration Officer: Legal Services

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Head Of Department within the Legal Services Directorate of the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs. The position is based in Pietermaritzburg and offers a salary of R338 106 per annum (Level 07). **What you will do** The successful candidate will be required to render administrative support services, with key responsibilities including: * Providing administrative support services. * Providing secretariat services. * Managing databases. * Providing registry support services. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The ideal candidate must possess: * Senior Certificate/Grade 12/NQF level 4. * 3 years’ administration experience in Legal Services. * **Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required:** * Knowledge of Policies; Legislation and Prescripts pertaining to Public Administration and Traditional Affairs. * Computer Literacy (Excel). * Administration procedures. * Database maintenance. * Professional skills. * Client orientated. * Loyal and dedicated. * Honest. * Tactful. * Approachable. * Innovative/creative. * Discipline. * Ability to work under pressure. * Ability to work in a team and independently. * Good communication skills (written and verbal) with staff. **Who should apply** A candidate with a Senior Certificate/Grade 12/NQF level 4 and at least 3 years of administration experience in Legal Services. They should possess knowledge of public administration and traditional affairs policies, legislation, and prescripts, be proficient in Excel, and understand administration procedures and database maintenance. Key personal attributes include professionalism, client-orientation, loyalty, dedication, honesty, tact, approachability, innovativeness, discipline, and the ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-vacancies-2#spani-ref-22-1-3-6-3-52-2026-cs Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel

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