LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-MR5)

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented
individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the
transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to
delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to
the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the
highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of
the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date. The DHA is a merit-based, equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in
the filling of entry-level positions preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of
affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and learners who have successfully
completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling of all posts, preference may be
afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to women. Persons falling in
these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred.

APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
raasarecruitment@dha.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 24 August 2026

NOTE : Applications: Applications must be submitted online at
https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the
bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully
completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1
January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number
and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy),
job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be
considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment
references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission.
Where a valid Driver’s License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a
requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates,
including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s
technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a
copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job
requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic
Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed.
Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s) are required
to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); for SMS posts, they will be
subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity, will be subjected to an
interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability
checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references
including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State).
Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a
security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence
between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information
Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for
recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded
against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of
an application constitutes consent to such processing.

POST 28/26 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-MR5) REF NO: HRMC 56/26/1

Directorate: Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA)

SALARY : R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR1-MR5), (A basic salary package).
Salary will be in accordance with the OSD determination for Legally Qualified
Personnel.

CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or equivalent 4 (four) year legal qualification at NQF level 7
(seven) as recognized by SAQA. MR1: No previous legal experience is
required. MR 2: 1 (one) years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience in a
drafting and litigation environment. MR 3: 2 (two) years’ relevant postqualification legal experience in a litigation environment. MR 4: 4 (four) years’
appropriate post qualification legal experience in a litigation environment. MR
5: 6 (six) years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience in a litigation
environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is required for MR 2-5. A
valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of Workflow planning and capacity planning.
Knowledge of all Civic Services Regulations. Basic knowledge of the
Immigration Act and Refugee Act. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory
Framework. Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of the South African
Constitution. Understanding of departmental legislation and Human Resources
legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the South African Constitution
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act. Knowledge of occupation
Health and Safety Act. Required skills and competencies: Strategic capability
and leadership. Service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer
focus. People management and empowerment. Financial Management and
Administration. Accountability. Program and project management. Budget
Administration. Financial Risk Management. Legal writing, drafting of Legal
documents skills. Process analysis and improvement. Attention to details.
Ability to install appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling
technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing
the required work. Support with digital transformation. Excellent verbal and
written communication, as well as presentation skills. Problem-solving and
analysis. Conflict management and resolution. Interpersonal skills. Computers
and Networks. Engineering and technology. Technology design (Networks).
Influencing, networking, conflict management and negotiation skills. Decision
making and initiating action. Planning, organising and time management.
Policy development, coaching and facilitating. Business report writing.
Computer literacy. Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
specific tasks: Facilitate the daily operation of the Legal unit of Refugee
Appeals Authority. Draft new and amend existing legislation administered by
the Refugee Appeals Authority. Provide verbal and written legal opinions
relating to all pieces of legislation administered by the Refugee Appeal
Authority and any other relevant Legislations. Conduct well-structured
research and substantiated legal advice and legal opinions on daily basis
verbally and in writing. Provide legal advice and prepare legal documents for
the unit. Facilitate input in legislation and provide advice to Refugee Reception
Offices. Liaise with other state departments and institutions regarding
legislatives matters. Attend to litigation matters against the Authority and liaise
with the Department’s legal service directorate on such matters. Participate in
seeing Bills through the legislative drafting and Parliamentary process, and the
drafting of legal documents on behalf of the Refugee Appeals Authority.
Participate in scrutinizing and drafting international agreements and
Memoranda of Understanding. Attend to requests in terms of Promotion of
Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000). Ensure the implementation
of effective risk and compliance management. Implementation of policies,
procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ability to instill appropriate
processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the
Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support
digital transformation.

ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239

We wish you all the best with your applications