The Department of Home Affairs invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Legal Administration Officer vacancy at the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa. This opportunity is based at Head Office in Tshwane and is suitable for candidates with an LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification who want to support legal services, refugee appeals administration, litigation, legislation and digital transformation within the Department.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Home Affairs |
| Closing Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Location | Head Office, Tshwane, South Africa |
| Directorate | Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa |
| Post Title | Legal Administration Officer |
| Reference Number | HRMC 56/26/1 |
| Salary | R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum, MR1–MR5 |
| Application Method | Online application or email |
| Online Application Link | https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za |
| Application Email | raasarecruitment@dha.gov.za |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and comprehensive CV |
| Enquiries | Ms B Kabinde, 012 406 4239 |
Legal Administration Officer MR1-MR5 Ref No: HRMC 56/26/1
Directorate: Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa
Salary: R262 968 – R1 155 777 per annum, MR1–MR5
Salary Type: Basic salary package in accordance with the OSD determination for legally qualified personnel
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
Applicants must have an LLB degree or equivalent four-year legal qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
For MR1, no previous legal experience is required.
For MR2, applicants must have one year of relevant post-qualification legal experience in a drafting and litigation environment.
For MR3, applicants must have two years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience in a litigation environment.
For MR4, applicants must have four years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience in a litigation environment.
For MR5, applicants must have six years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience in a litigation environment.
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is required for MR2 to MR5.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Knowledge
Applicants must have knowledge of workflow planning and capacity planning.
Knowledge of Civic Services Regulations is required.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of the Immigration Act and Refugee Act.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework is required.
Applicants must have extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of the South African Constitution is required.
Applicants must understand departmental legislation, Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act is required.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants must have strategic capability and leadership skills.
Service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus are required.
Applicants must have people management and empowerment skills.
Financial management and administration skills are required.
Applicants must have accountability, programme and project management, budget administration and financial risk management skills.
Legal writing and legal document drafting skills are required.
Applicants must have process analysis and improvement skills.
Attention to detail is required.
Applicants must be able to install appropriate processes and systems, including enabling technology, to support the Department in managing work efficiently and effectively.
Applicants must be able to support digital transformation.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Applicants must have conflict management, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy is required.
Applicants must also have influencing, networking, negotiation, decision-making, planning, organising, time management, policy development, coaching, facilitation and business report writing skills.
The Department also lists patriotism, honesty and integrity as required competencies.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate the daily operation of the Legal Unit of the Refugee Appeals Authority.
Duties include drafting new legislation and amending existing legislation administered by the Refugee Appeals Authority.
The candidate will provide verbal and written legal opinions relating to legislation administered by the Refugee Appeals Authority and other relevant legislation.
The role includes conducting well-structured research and providing substantiated legal advice and legal opinions on a daily basis.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and prepare legal documents for the unit.
The candidate will facilitate input into legislation and provide advice to Refugee Reception Offices.
The role includes liaising with other state departments and institutions regarding legislative matters.
The successful candidate will attend to litigation matters against the Authority and liaise with the Department’s Legal Services Directorate.
The candidate will participate in seeing Bills through the legislative drafting and Parliamentary process.
Duties also include drafting legal documents on behalf of the Refugee Appeals Authority.
The candidate will participate in scrutinising and drafting international agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
The role includes attending to requests in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
The successful candidate will ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management.
The candidate will implement policies, procedures, directives, Acts and regulations.
The role also includes supporting digital transformation within the Department.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal.
Applications may also be submitted by email to:
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 24 August 2026.
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, effective from 01 January 2021.
The Z83 form must cite the correct post number and job title.
Applicants must include a comprehensive CV with start and end dates in the format dd/mm/yy, job titles, duties performed and exit reasons for each employment period.
Applicants must include details of at least two recent contactable employment references.
Where a valid driver’s licence and Professional Driving Permit are requirements, this must be indicated on the CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of ID, driver’s licence where required, educational qualifications, RPL certificates, academic transcripts and acting letters where applicable.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results from the South African Qualifications Authority when shortlisted.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
SMS candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview, and selected SMS candidates may undergo psychometric assessments.
Candidates may be subjected to interviews, relevant tests, assessments and employment suitability checks.
Suitability checks may include credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications and employment reference checks.
Verification may include exit reasons and whether the candidate is conducting business with the State.
Once appointed, candidates may be required to serve a prescribed probation period and obtain a security clearance appropriate to the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
The Department of Home Affairs complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Submission of an application constitutes consent for personal information to be processed for recruitment purposes.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.