Legal Administration Officer (mr2): Litigation Support

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the details for a legal position within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The specific job title for this role is Not specified, though it is associated with reference number RCSM38/2026 and relates to Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management. The position is based in Pretoria and offers a salary of R304 299 per annum. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing legal opinion on losses and damages suffered by the Department in line with Treasury Regulation and relevant policies. * Drafting legal opinion in line with litigation protocol. * Handling litigation matters, which involves receiving summons/notice of motion. * Determining the merits of matters and obtaining documents/information from line functions. * Consulting line functions and obtaining instruction on defending or opposing legal actions. * Sending instructions to State Attorney and ensuring that counsel is appointed. * Obtaining status reports from State Attorneys on matters to update the litigation system. * Ensuring the finalization of matters. * Ensuring the provision of litigation support to the Department. * Facilitating training sessions relating to legal matters. * Ensuring that referrals, media, and parliamentary enquiries are attended to as a priority. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * LLB degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of one (1) year post qualification legal/litigation experience. * Knowledge of Environmental Law, Mining Law, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. * An ability to interpret and apply law, legislations, and policies. * Good analytical and research skills. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Good negotiation skills. * Good legal drafting skills. * Computer literacy. * Ability to work in a team, a pro-active, problem-solving, and positive attitude. * Ability to adhere to deadlines is essential. * A Valid Code B drivers’ license and willingness to travel. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a legal professional with an LLB degree or equivalent qualification and at least one year of post-qualification experience in legal or litigation matters. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Environmental, Mining, Constitutional, and Administrative Law, coupled with strong analytical, research, communication (verbal and written), negotiation, and legal drafting skills. Applicants should be computer literate, capable of working effectively in a team, proactive, possess a problem-solving and positive attitude, and demonstrate a strong ability to meet deadlines. A valid Code B driver's license and willingness to travel are also essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-vacancies-dpsa-circular-35-of-2026#spani-ref-rcsm38-2026 Source: govpage

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