Senior Legal Administration Officer (mr-6)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR-6) within the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (LOCMA), specifically in the Corporate Support Services: Legal Services Division. LOCMA is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established under the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) and National Water Policy for South Africa, operating as an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees at LOCMA have similar employment terms and conditions to those appointed under the Public Service Act, though they are not employed directly under it. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide comprehensive legal advisory services to LOCMA and its functionaries. The salary for this position is R610 434 per annum (MR-6), and the centre for the role is Polokwane. **What you will do** The incumbent will be responsible for: * Providing legal advisory services to LOCMA and its functionaries. * Conducting, analysing, interpreting, advising, and mentoring juniors on research to provide relevant information and case law for legal matters. * Providing legal support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. * Collecting and analysing data and information for planning, decision-making, and management reporting. * Analysing current policies and strategic objectives. * Developing standard operating procedures. * Compiling research memoranda. * Drafting legal documents, memoranda, reports, and submissions. * Advising and mentoring juniors on legal drafting. * Drafting, vetting, and reviewing contracts on behalf of LOCMA. * Drafting legal opinions and documents to support criminal prosecutions for contraventions of the National Water Act. * Negotiating and drafting multilateral and bilateral agreements. * Ensuring compliance with the Constitution and domestic and international legal obligations. * Rendering legal support in all litigation matters. * Obtaining outstanding information and initiating recovery processes, including issuing letters of demand. * Presenting on and advising and mentoring juniors on proposals for approaching specific cases. * Receiving, recording, and assessing new legal matters. * Advising clients on possible courses of action during consultations. * Drafting legal opinions on behalf of LOCMA. * Conducting interviews to determine clients' goals and objectives. * Handling litigation matters and appeals, including National Water Tribunal appeals, on behalf of LOCMA. * Monitoring court cases from inception to final stage. * Liaising with the Office of the State Attorney on litigation matters. * Keeping the litigation register updated. * Documenting interviews and all legal advice given during legal consultation in writing. * Monitoring the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA) and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (PAJA). * Ensuring compliance and handling PAIA and PAJA matters on behalf of LOCMA. * Submitting recommendations, queries, and comments to clients. * Developing and coaching others, and constructively reviewing their work to improve and advance the skills, knowledge, and performance levels of those who report to them. * Providing advice and guidance to lower-level production employees on advanced interview techniques for sensitive or complicated issues. * Providing sound legal advice that serves the interests of LOCMA. * Monitoring performance and service delivery targets. * Measuring and improving work methods, procedures, and systems. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An LLB degree or equivalent qualification. * At least eight (8) years' appropriate post-qualification legal experience. * Knowledge of policy development and implementation. * Knowledge of government legal processes, legislation, and contracts. * Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA), the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (PAJA), the Constitution, and all relevant legislation, including the Treasury Regulations. * Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). * Ability to negotiate and draft contracts and international instruments. * Ability to interpret specific environmental legislation and issues affecting the environment, as well as general environmental law. * Legal research and interpretation skills. * Analytical and report-writing skills. * Programme and project management skills. * Computer literacy. * Good planning and decision-making skills. * Language proficiency. * Confidentiality. * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). * Strategic capability and leadership skills. * Accountability and ethical conduct. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a seasoned legal professional with an LLB degree or equivalent, possessing at least eight years of post-qualification legal experience. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of government legal processes, policy development, and specific legislation including PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, and environmental law. They should demonstrate strong abilities in legal research, interpretation, contract negotiation and drafting, and the ability to interpret environmental legislation. Excellent analytical, report-writing, planning, decision-making, and communication skills are essential, along with computer literacy, confidentiality, strategic capability, leadership, accountability, and ethical conduct. The role also requires the ability to mentor junior legal staff and handle complex litigation and advisory services within a public water resource management context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-cocular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-locma-29 Source: govpage

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