Salary: R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum (OSD)
Location: Pretoria, Compensation Fund
Reference No: HR 5/1/2/3/66

Join the Compensation Fund in Pretoria as a Legal Administration Officer (MR-3 to MR-5). 4 posts available. Apply today and advance your legal career.

About the Legal Administration Officer Role

The Compensation Fund is seeking 4 highly skilled and dedicated Legal Administration Officer to join its Pretoria team. This role offers an opportunity to work on critical legal matters, ensuring compliance, drafting contracts, handling litigation, and providing sound legal advice in line with national legislation.

If you are passionate about the law, governance, and protecting workers’ rights, this is a chance to contribute to a national impact organisation that supports injured workers and their families.

Minimum Requirements for Legal Administration Officer

To qualify , applicants must have:

• Education: Four-year qualification (NQF Level 7) in LLB, BProc, BCom Law, or BA Law.
• Professional Status: Admission as an Advocate or Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Experience: 2–8 years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge of:
  • Compensation Fund policies and business strategies
  • Fund governance and risk management principles
  • Legislation: COID Act, Public Service Act, OHS Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PAJA, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Constitution, RAF, UIA, LRA, EE Act, SDA, BCEA
  • Public service regulations and performance audit standards

Knowledge & Legislation

Candidates must be familiar with:

• Core Laws: COID Act, Public Service Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PAIA, PAJA, Constitution Act 108 of 1996, Road Accident Fund Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Policies & Standards: Compensation Fund business strategies, governance frameworks, risk management, and performance audit standards.
• Public Service Principles: Batho Pele and good governance practices.

Key Skills

• Technical legal proficiency and case handling
• Strong business writing and drafting abilities
• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Conflict management and problem-solving
• People and performance management skills
• Strong planning, organising, and team leadership abilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As a Legal Administration Officer, you will:

1. Draft and Vet Contracts – Prepare, review, and amend legal agreements to safeguard the Fund’s interests.
2. Manage Litigation – Represent and oversee litigation on behalf of the Compensation Fund.
3. Process Legal Applications – Handle Section 56 applications and Section 91 objections in line with COID Act provisions.
4. Provide Legal Opinions – Offer expert advice on legal queries affecting the Fund’s operations.
5. Ensure Legislative Compliance – Monitor adherence to applicable laws and advise on necessary adjustments.
6. Supervise Staff – Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the legal team.

Why Join the Compensation Fund?

• Competitive salary with Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) for legal professionals.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters that directly benefit South African workers.
• Professional growth in a government legal environment with extensive legislative exposure.
• Collaborative and mission-driven workplace.

Application Process

Use the new Z83 form available at www.gov.za/documents.

Clearly quote the job title and reference number in the subject line.

Incomplete or incorrectly formatted applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 22 August 2025

Submit Applications to:

• Postal: Chief Director: Corporate Services, P.O. Box 955, Pretoria, 0001
• Hand Deliver: 167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building, Pretoria
• Email: Jobs-CF10@labour.gov.za

Enquiries: Adv L.A. Shokane – Tel: 067 415 4027

Note: Coloured, Indian, White candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply in line with employment equity principles.

Kick-start your legal career in the public sector — apply now to become a Legal Administration Officer at the Compensation Fund and make a difference where it matters most.

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