Legal Administration Officer (MR-4)

Legal Administration Officer (MR-4) – Department of Human Settlements

Employer: Department of Human Settlements (KwaZulu-Natal)

Job Title: Legal Administration Officer (MR-4)

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary: R403,929 – R461,838 per annum

Job Type: 3-Year Contract

Closing Date: 18 November 2026

Reference Number: LAO 09/2026

Job Overview

The Department of Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Legal Administration Officer (MR-4), based in Durban.

The successful candidate will provide legal support and advice on land-related matters, assist municipalities with land legal opinions, conduct legal research and contribute to the drafting and amendment of legislation.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• An appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification in Law or an LLB degree.
• 3–5 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
• A valid driver’s licence.

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Additional Knowledge and Skills:

Candidates should have knowledge of contract law, the Housing Act, housing policies, public service legislation, PFMA and statutory interpretation.

Additional skills include legal research, contract administration, financial and project management, communication, negotiation, problem-solving and computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide municipalities with legal opinions on land-related matters.
• Advise on land title processes and related legal issues.
• Conduct research and gather information for ministerial enquiries.
• Coordinate submissions and inputs relating to the drafting and amendment of legislation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should consult the official Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) vacancy circular and the Department of Human Settlements KwaZulu-Natal recruitment advert for the prescribed application procedure.

Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum requirements and submit all required supporting documents before the closing date.

Important Application Information

• Enquiries: Mr LG Biyela
• Telephone: 031 336 5403
• Centre: Durban
• Contract: 3 years

Scam Warning

This vacancy is advertised under the Department of Human Settlements (KwaZulu-Natal). Government recruitment applications should not require payment.

Do not pay anyone promising to secure this position. Verify the vacancy, application instructions and closing date through the official government recruitment channels before submitting your application.

Official verification: Visit the DPSA website at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/ and check the relevant vacancy circular for reference number LAO 09/2026.