legal admin officer: contract administration (mr 3-5), Ref No. REFS/035413

Apply for legal admin officer: contract administration (mr 3-5) at department of department of infrastructure development. Closing date 2026-02-27.

Job Summary

Department: department of infrastructure development

Directorate: contract administration

Province: gauteng

Reference: REFS/035413

Closing Date: 2026-02-27

Salary: R324,579 - R1,111,323

No Of Vacancy: 1

Centre: Head Office

Minimum Qualification

LLB Degree (or equivalent legal qualification recognized by the Minister of Justice).

Experience Required

2 years in Legal Contracts Administration

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced legal drafting and contract negotiation skills
  • In-depth knowledge of Contract Law, Property Law, and Construction Law
  • Mastery of Administrative Law (PAJA) and Constitutional Law
  • Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and POPI Act
  • Legal research and analytical skills
  • Ability to interpret complex statutes and regulations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' appropriate post-qualification legal experience specifically in legal contracts administration
  • Note: Salary notch is determined by years of experience post-LLB as per OSD guidelines.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Facilitate pre-contract negotiations and lead the drafting, vetting, and reviewing of various legal instruments including Contracts, MOUs, and SLAs
  • Provide technical legal assistance to procurement practitioners in drafting and amending construction and service contracts
  • Manage legal correspondence and initial responses in instances of contract breaches or legal disputes
  • Provide specialized legal support to various business units within the department to ensure operational compliance
  • Conduct legal research to support the interpretation of statutes and the application of administrative law.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R324579 - R1111323 per annum (All-inclusive Package) Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification.

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 942 4090/ 076 521 4118 293

Reference No:

REFS/035413

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: REFS/035413
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will likely deal with complex construction contracts (like JBCC or NEC), Professional Service Provider (PSP) agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between different government entities.
The primary focus is 'Contract Administration,' which is non-litigious. It involves drafting, vetting (checking for errors), and negotiations. However, you will manage correspondence for breaches, which is the first step before a matter goes to court.
This refers to the 'Magistrate Related' (MR) grades within the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD). MR3 usually requires at least 2 years post-LLB experience, MR4 requires 5 years, and MR5 requires 8 years. Your placement depends on verified years of experience.

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