Senior Legal Administration Officer (Mr6): Litigation Support

(X2 POSTS) Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Centre: Pretoria Salary: R610 434 per annum, (OSD) Reference: RCSM37/2026 Posts: 2 DUTIES Manage Litigation Matters. Determine liability on Losses and Damages to State Property. Provide high-quality litigation and related legal support services, including alternative dispute resolution assistance, which enables the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (Department) to protect and conserve the environment. Create an enabling environment for compliance with the prescripts of the Department. Assist the Department to improve co-operative and corporate governance, improved service delivery and promotion of empowerment. Provide litigation management services and general legal advice and ensure compliance by the Department with the legislative framework relating to its core business and adherence to the Rules of Court. Attend to matters related to the determination of liability of officials who have caused losses/damages to State property and/or vehicles, where officials or third parties are found liable for any obligations towards the Department. Manage and facilitate the recovery of such obligations with the assistance of the State Attorney. Assist the Department to ensure compliance with the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No.3 of 2000) (PAJA) for the Department. Periodically conduct training and information sharing sessions regarding litigation and losses and damages to State Property. Provide legal support and legal advice on the interpretation of environmental legislation and the Promotion of Access to Information Act or the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act in appeal related matters. Provide litigation support, including compilation of court records, and attend to consultations with legal counsel on appeal decisions taken on review. Draft ministerial submissions. ENQUIRIES Ms Arista Wasserman Tel No: (012) 399 9344 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ NOTE Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry-level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

LLB degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in the provision of legal services. Knowledge of Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, PAJA, the rules of the various courts, including but not limited to the rules of the various High Courts and Magistrate’s Courts. Knowledge and experience in judicial review applications. Knowledge of environmental laws will be an added advantage. Skills: Sound Organising and Planning; computer literacy; creativity; basic project management; good communication; presentation and reporting; good analytical and research skills, good drafting skills, an ability to work in a team, a pro-active, problem-solving and positive attitude and an ability to adhere to deadlines are essential, leadership and facilitation. Strong diplomatic skills. The successful candidate should be able to work long hours 24 and to travel to the various courts and do site inspections when required. A Valid Code B drivers’ license and willingness to travel.