Legal Administration Officer (mr-5)

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the details for the Legal Administration Officer (MR-5) position, with reference number LOCMA 36, within the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (LOCMA). The role is situated in the Corporate Support Services: Legal Services Division and is based in Polokwane. The annual salary for this position is R483,219. LOCMA operates as a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established under the National Water Act, 1998, and the National Water Policy for South Africa, functioning as an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees within LOCMA have employment terms and conditions similar to those appointed under the Public Service Act. **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 legal research to provide relevant information and case law. * 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, and compiling research memoranda. * Drafting legal documents, and advising and mentoring juniors on legal drafting, including memoranda, reports, and submissions. * 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, including obtaining outstanding information and initiating recovery processes (e.g., issuing letters of demand). * Presenting on and advising and mentoring juniors on proposals for approaching specific cases, including receiving, recording, and assessing new matters. * Advising clients on possible courses of action during consultation and 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 and keeping the litigation register updated. * Documenting interviews and all legal advice given during legal consultation in writing. * Monitoring the implementation of PAIA and PAJA, ensuring compliance, and handling related matters for LOCMA. * Submitting recommendations, queries, and comments to clients. * Providing advice and guidance to lower-level production employees on advanced interview techniques for sensitive or complicated issues. * Guiding employees on the advice to be rendered to clients. * Monitoring performance and service delivery targets, measuring and improving work methods, procedures, and systems, and researching new methodologies and best practices. **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. * Analytical and report-writing skills. * Programme and project management. * 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 legal professional holding an LLB degree or an equivalent qualification, coupled with a minimum of eight years of relevant post-qualification legal experience. Ideal candidates will possess comprehensive knowledge of policy development, government legal processes, contracts, and specific legislation such as PAIA, PAJA, the Constitution, Treasury Regulations, and the PFMA. Expertise in interpreting environmental legislation and general environmental law is also essential. Applicants should demonstrate strong abilities in negotiating and drafting contracts, conducting legal research and interpretation, as well as possessing analytical, report-writing, programme/project management, computer literacy, planning, and decision-making skills. The position requires individuals with language proficiency, a commitment to confidentiality, excellent communication skills, strategic capability, leadership potential, and a strong sense of accountability and ethical conduct. **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-36 Source: govpage

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