Legal Administration Officer

Overview

Provide legal support and guidance on the Legal Management Framework for the Department of Treasury in Bloemfontein, requiring an LLB degree and two years post-qualification experience.

Requirements

• A LLB degree or an equivalent/recognized four-year law degree.
• At least two (2) years post qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, and other relevant legislation related to the Public Sector environment.
• Computer literate.
• Good business communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Identify legal capacity gaps within the Department.
• Market the Legal Management Framework.
• Provide continuous support and guidance on the implementation of the Legal Management Framework and guidelines within the Department.
• Liaise with different stakeholders of the Department regarding legal matters.
• Analyze documents and provide legal advice.
• Monitor the application of legal matters.
• Act as a presiding officer during disciplinary hearings.
• Draft legal service level agreements.
• Monitor compliance to service level agreements.
• Create awareness on legal matters.
• Manage the human resource of the Division to ensure the smooth functioning of the Division.

How to apply

Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. S Mhlambi: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)

Notes

all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the Free State Provincial Treasury Information Technology Sub-directorate was unable to assist. The Department will not be responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. The applicant’s profile on the e- Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Applicants should upload their curriculum vitea (CV), qualification(s) and other related document(s) as one (1) document attachment on the e-Recruitment system. (Please ensure that document is in PDF format & maximum size 3MB). The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should be indicated. Accompanying relevant documentation required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, Driver’s license, ID, etc., such documents need not be certified at point of application, however, certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are submitted online timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The highest relevant qualification should be captured/listed as the first qualification on the e- recruitment profile. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations and/or record. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s). All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za (no applications, strictly for enquiries purposes). Free State Provincial Treasury is compliant with the requirements of POPIA. OTHER POSTS