LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Small Business Development is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. It
is the DSBD’s intention to promote representativity (race, gender, youth & disability). The candidature of
persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference.

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting
the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats
for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF.

CLOSING DATE : 07 November 2025 at 16h00. Applications received after the closing date will
not be considered.

NOTE : Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully
completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission
of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant
documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will
be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when
shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection
process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their
social media accounts. All shortlisted candidates for SMS and/or MMS (MMS
optional) posts will be subjected to (1) a technical exercise, (2) a generic
managerial competency assessment. Correspondence will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of
the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Department of Small Business Development is committed to the
pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote
presentively in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference
(as per the DSBD EE Plan). The successful candidate will be required to sign
a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as
completing a financial interest’s declaration form within one month of
appointment and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the rights not
to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment
(Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be
downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp

POST 39/87 : LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER “REF NO: LAO”

SALARY : R464 634 – R1 111 323 per annum (MR-5) in line with the OSD
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Law (LLB) or 4-year legal qualification as recognised by SAQA. Be
admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the Bar Council. Minimum of 8 years of
appropriate post qualification legal experience. Postgraduate degree in Law
and admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the Bar Council would be
considered an added advantage. Training in MS Office Packages and possess
Legislative knowledge of the Framework on Litigation, Drafting of Contracts,
Legislative drafting, Working knowledge of civil litigation, criminal procedure
and practice, court rules. Have competencies in Communication (Verbal and
Written), Trial advocacy, Analytical thinking skills, Policy analysis, Conflict
resolution, Research skills and Negotiation skills.

DUTIES : Study and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinion and provide
recommendations and conclusion within permissible legal prescripts. Conduct
research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation and legal principles WRT
legal Opinion and formulate questions to be answered on legal Opinion.
Consult and prepare brief advising the relevant authority seeking authority to
institute or defend the Departmental legal position. Verify contracts to be
drafted and edited. Draft legal documents and advise on hand or mentor juniors
on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/ justification for a
particular position pertaining to the case and determine if the contract is legal
and whether it reflects the intention of the Department. Certify the contract and
verify consistency between the instruction and content of the contract and
verify signed contents of the contract with that as certified. Communicate with
internal and external stakeholders on legal matters to ensure compliance.

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/3097

NOTE : The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of
diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote
representivity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference
(as per the DSBD EE Plan). Candidates must submit applications to
recruitment4@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying i.e REF NO: LAO

We wish you all the best with your applications