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    Legal Administration Officer MR1–3 Bloemfontein, Free State

    The Free State Department of Social Development is a key provincial department focused on providing essential social services and legal compliance in all its operations. The Legal Services unit plays a pivotal role in ensuring lawful governance, drafting sound legal documents, managing litigation, and safeguarding the legal interests of the Department. This position offers a unique opportunity for early to mid-career legal professionals to contribute to public service through meaningful legal work.

    Job Overview:

    • Job Title: Legal Administration Officer MR1–3
    • Company: Free State Department of Social Development
    • Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
    • Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
    • Salary: R252,855 – R371,121 per annum (OSD – Occupation Specific Dispensation)

    Responsibilities:

    • Draft legal documents, contracts, and service level agreements

    • Provide legal opinions and advice on departmental matters

    • Vet and edit legal agreements to ensure compliance and enforceability

    • Manage litigation matters, liaising with the State Attorney and State Law Advisors

    • Represent the Department at legal forums, committees, and meetings

    • Deliver presentations on relevant legislation and case law affecting the Department

    • Ensure alignment of departmental operations with constitutional and legislative mandates

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum Qualification:

      • National Senior Certificate (Matric)

      • LLB Degree

    • Experience Requirements:

      • MR1: No legal experience required (entry-level)

      • MR2: At least 1 year post-qualification legal experience

      • MR3: At least 2 years post-qualification legal experience

    • Knowledge of:

      • Constitution of South Africa

      • PFMA (Public Finance Management Act)

      • PAJA (Promotion of Administrative Justice Act)

      • PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act)

      • Relevant legal prescripts and legislative frameworks

    • Skills:

      • Legal drafting and analysis

      • Communication (written and verbal)

      • Project management

      • Computer literacy

    Benefits:

    • Public sector legal career development

    • Opportunity to influence legal compliance and policy implementation

    • Involvement in high-impact legal matters across the department

    • Exposure to legislative interpretation and government litigation processes

    Application Process:

    Closing Date: 05 September 2025

    To apply, submit:

    • Fully completed and signed New Z83 Form (effective 01 January 2021)

    • Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Submission Methods:

    1. Email:
      recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za

    2. Postal:
      Private Bag X20616, Bloemfontein, 9300

    3. In-Person Drop-off:
      Application box at Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and West Burger Street,
      Old Standard Bank Building, Bloemfontein

    Attention: Ms AW Molalenyane – Human Resource Management (Recruitment Section)
    Enquiries: Mr. MF Finger – 072 954 3160

    Important Notes:

    • Certified copies of qualifications will only be required from shortlisted candidates

    • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate if shortlisted

    • All applicants are subject to background checks including criminal, employment, and qualifications verification

    • The Department is committed to Employment Equity; preference will be given to women and persons with disabilities

    • If you are not contacted within 6 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

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