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POST 10/364 : SENIOR LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER

🏢 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE 📍 Head Office - Qonce ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/364 # Ref: DSRAC 01/03/2026

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Key details

Salary

R586 956 – • per annum

Centre

Head Office - Qonce

Reference

DSRAC 01/03/2026

Closing date

10 Apr 2026

Apply email

erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

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Overview

Join the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture to provide expert legal advice, manage litigation, and draft important legal documents and legislation.

Requirements

A National Senior Certificate plus a Degree / Diploma (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA LLB or a recognised four-year legal degree or (as otherwise determined by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development). A post graduate qualification and Public-Sector Experience in Constitutional Law / Administrative Law / Labour Law / Contracts Management / Legislative Drafting will be an added advantage.

At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience advisory / civil high court litigation experience.

Proof of admission as an Attorney / Advocate.

Computer literacy and proficiency is essential. A valid code 08 driving licence.

Duties

To render legal advisory services to the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape Province) related to public sector legal claims, litigation, labour law practice, drafting and vetting of contracts and agreements and legislative drafting services.

Sound professional and ethical liaison must be fostered with various stakeholders including the Office of the State Attorney.

The management of Public Sector Civil litigation.

The drafting of legal opinions and documents.

Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand.

Constitutional compliance.

Present and advise on motivation/proposals how specific cases should be approached to obtain a desirable/justifiable outcome.

Draft and advise on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation / justification for a particular position pertaining to a case / matter, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard.

Provide preliminary opinions and advice on legislative drafting; Prepare draft bills and scrutinize subordinate legislation.

Effectively, economically and efficiently manage the monetary, physical and human resources allocated to the unit.

Manage financial resources.

Manage human resources.

Consolidate and submit monthly and quarterly reports.

Manage EPMDS and ensure staff development training needs.

Manage attendance register, leave records and discipline.

How to apply

⬇️ Download Z83 form (PDF) What is Z83?

Email: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

Online via provincial e-recruitment available at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za.

Applicants are encouraged to use e- recruitment system Applicants are encouraged to use e-Recruitment System.

The e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.

To report any e-recruitment system challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number

(ii) profile email address

Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so

your applications/CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered.

Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). NB: Direct any enquiries to the relevant enquiries’ person as provided under each position.

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