Legal Administration Officer (MR-4) REF NO: LAO 09/2026

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Posted 4 November 2026

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SALARY : R403 929 – R461 838 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Durban

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate NQF 8 in Law or LLB degree with a minimum of 3-5 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. A valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the legislative framework that governs the operation of the Public Service; Knowledge of the law of Contract; Knowledge of the Housing Act and legislation; Knowledge of the Housing policies; Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of statutes; Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations; Knowledge of PFMA;

Knowledge of Human Resources Management; Knowledge of Performance Management; Financial Management skills; Project Management skills; Legal skills; Contract Administration skills; Communication skills (written & verbal); Computer skills; Problem solving skills; Conflict resolution skills; Change management; Facilitation skills;

Interpersonal skills; Interpersonal skills; Presentation skills; Research skills (quantitative and qualitative); Analysis skills; Negotiation skills; Driving; Influencing skills; Time management skills; Networking skills.

Support the municipalities with land legal opinion; Provide legal advice with regards to land title processes matters;

Conduct research and gathering of information to enable providing all land advice on ministerial enquiries; Coordinate the submission of input on drafting and amendment of legislation.