LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing
affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric
targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication
of race, gender and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as
per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The
Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email
your application at Recruitment@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of
Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public
Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape
CLOSING DATE : 29 November 2024

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application
for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service
Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication
of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated
on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae (Only). Certified copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before
the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel
Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks,
qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).
Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.
The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance
agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of
interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may
be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements
outlined above, will not be considered.

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (GRADE-5) REF NO: DBE/16/2024

Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Legal and Legislative Services
Directorate: Legislative Services

SALARY : R440 412 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised LLB degree plus 8 years’ appropriate postqualification legal experience; Experience in analysing, interpreting and
drafting of legal documents; Knowledge of education law will serve as an
advantage; Knowledge of the Public Service and of applicable legislation,
including the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the PFMA, the
PAIA, the PAJA, the POPI, and the Treasury Regulations; Knowledge of civil
procedure; Ability to draft contracts and legal opinions; Good legal
administration skills; Good problem-solving skills; Good presentation skills;
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; Strong analytical skills;
Skills in the interpretation of statutes and in conducting research; Aboveaverage computer literacy; Willingness to work irregular hours

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for Providing and administering
legal advice/opinions in the Department, conducting research on policy,
legislation and legal principles; Providing legal advice, guidance and opinions
on legal matters to the Minister, Senior Management and the rest of the
Department; Providing legislative support to provincial education departments;
Providing legal education to departmental officials; Drafting and/or amending
legal documents including primary and secondary legislation that is
administered by the Department and pilot such legislation through Parliament;
Drafting and editing legal correspondence on all administrative enquiries;
Ensuring compliance with PAIA, PAJA and POPI; Commenting on drafting
legislation of other departments, when so requested; Monitoring, coordinating
and evaluating the effective implementation of education legislation; Assisting
Project Managers with legal support in regard to contracts; Assisting with
contract drafting and litigation; Conducting awareness on legal matters and
legal intervention and carry out any other relevant duties as instructed.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/
Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291

NOTE : All shortlisted candidates may be expected to demonstrate their skills in a short
task as part of the interview and will be subjected to a security clearance.
Shortlisted candidates may perform competency assessment. The successful
candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually
disclose his/ her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

All the best with your applications