The Northern Cape Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Legal Administration Officer (MR1–5). The role requires an LLB Degree or any recognized legal qualification, along with strong knowledge of legal research, case law, drafting of legal documents, litigation, advocacy, and dispute resolution. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to analyse complex legal matters, provide sound advice, and draft clear, well-motivated legal documents. Depending on the grade level applied for, applicants must meet the minimum post-qualification legal experience requirements ranging from no experience (Grade 1) to fourteen years (Grade 5).

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research, interpret case law, draft legal documents, advise clients, provide guidance during consultations, and mentor junior staff on legal processes and interview techniques. The role also includes providing support on medico-legal matters such as litigation and legal advisory services. Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 form accompanied by a detailed CV, and can be hand-delivered, couriered, or emailed by the closing date of 05 December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents before the interview.

POSITION: LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-5) (X3 POSTS)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NCDOH 148/2025
LOCATION: Provincial Office, Kimberley

SALARY:

• MR 1: R252 855 per annum
• MR 2: R292 596 per annum
• MR 3: R324 579 per annum
• MR 4: R388 392 per annum
• MR 5: R464 634 per annum

(Salary level will be determined by years of appropriate post-qualification legal experience)

REQUIREMENTS:

• LLB Degree or any recognised legal qualification (requisite for admission as an attorney or advocate).
• Knowledge and understanding of drafting legal documents, legal research principles, case law interpretation, litigation, advocacy, dispute resolution, and cash flow management.
• Advanced skills in problem-solving, analysis, communication (written and verbal), honesty, integrity, research, and computer literacy.

EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 1: No previous legal experience required
• Grade 2: At least 1 year appropriate legal experience after qualification
• Grade 3: At least 2 years appropriate legal experience after qualification
• Grade 4: At least 8 years appropriate legal experience after qualification
• Grade 5: At least 14 years appropriate legal experience after qualification

DUTIES:

• Conduct, analyse, interpret and advise (including mentoring of juniors) on legal research and relevant case law.
• Present motivations/proposals on case strategy to achieve desirable and justifiable outcomes.
• Draft legal documents and mentor juniors on drafting clear, well-motivated legal documents.
• Conduct client interviews to determine goals and objectives; advise the department on possible courses of action in line with legal entitlements and client instructions.
• Document all interviews and advice rendered; guide junior staff on advanced interviewing techniques and appropriate advice in complex matters.
• Provide comprehensive support on medico-legal services (litigation and legal advisory services).

ENQUIRIES: Ms L. Japhta Tel No: (053) 830 0511

APPLICATIONS:
Applications can be:

• Hand-delivered to James Exum Building, Room 29, Kimberley Hospital Complex; or
• Couriered/posted to: 144 Du Toitspan Road, James Exum Building, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, 8301; or
• Emailed to: nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za

CLOSING DATE: 05 December 2025

NOTE:
Please note applications can be hand delivered to the James Exum Building, Room 29, couriered via postal services to 144 Du Toitspan Road, James Exum Building, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, 8301 or emailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.

Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service Administration website. The fully completed and signed Z83 should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview proceedings following communication from the Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Unit.

Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

The request for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Human Resource Administration of the Department will inform shortlisted candidate for a post to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts.