Senior Legal Administration Officer Mr6

In brief

Overview This role is for a Senior Legal Administration Officer (Mr6) within the Chief Directorate: Corporate Management Services at the Gauteng Department Of Community Safety. The position is based at Head Office in Johannesburg and offers an all-inclusive remuneration package ranging from R610,434 to R1,442,452 per annum (OSD). What you will do Key responsibilities include: * **Litigation Management**: * Assessment of merits of claims. * Consultation with relevant officials. * Liaison with state attorney. * Consultation with State Attorney/private attorney. * Preparation for and attendance at court trials. * Maintenance of an updated case register. * Reporting on litigation status in the department. * Ensure timeous response to claims against and by the department in line with relevant legal prescripts. * **Legislative Compliance**: * Conduct legislative compliance workshops on legislation affecting the Department. * Conduct workshops for traffic officers on empowering legislations. * Conduct workshops on new legislation affecting departmental information. * **Legal advice/opinion**: * Critical analysis of documents relevant to legal questions. * Consultation and advice to programmes. * Provide reactive and proactive advice in relation to legal questions relevant to decision-making in the department. Requirements (from the original advert) * A Matric plus Degree (NQF level 7) in Legal or relevant law qualification. * 8 years’ Legal advisory experience. * No criminal record or any case pending against you. * A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence. * **Knowledge and Skills**: Legal processes, legislatives prescripts, legal research, GPG and public service policies and procedures, understanding of community safety strategies, understanding of the Department’s strategic objectives and functionality, Information management knowledge, organising, problem solving, interpersonal relationship, conflict resolution, project management, report writing, policy analysis and development, policy/objectives formulation, research, analytical thinking, organising, problem solving, interpersonal relationship, computer literacy, knowledge management. * **Attributes**: Decisive, team player, customer focused, proactive and resourceful, change oriented, cost conscious, quality oriented, responsive, people oriented, Innovative, honesty and integrity. Who should apply This role is suitable for individuals with a legal degree (NQF level 7) and at least 8 years of legal advisory experience. Applicants must have a clean criminal record and possess a valid code 08/10 driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of legal processes, legislative prescripts, and public service policies, coupled with an understanding of community safety strategies. Essential skills include analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, report writing, and computer literacy. Candidates should be decisive, customer-focused, proactive, and committed to honesty and integrity within a team environment. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-community-safety-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057029 Source: govpage

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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