Mining & Minerals

This opportunity closed on 13 July 2026. Applications sent now will not be considered. Fresh Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment posts appear on their employer page as soon as they open — and similar live opportunities are listed below.

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6): Mining Appeals Vacancy 2026

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Mining & Minerals (MQA)

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Deadline Passed

Monthly stipend

R610 434 per annum (OSD)

Closing date

13 Jul 2026

Opportunity: Permanent
Minimum education: Degree (NQF 7)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
SETA: FASSET
Posted: 27 Jun 2026

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How this salary compares

At R50 870 a month, this post pays below the median of R55 703 for permanent posts asking for Degree (NQF 7), in Gauteng (6 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R49 794 and R72 849.

25th percentile: R49 794
Median: R55 703
75th percentile: R72 849

This post sits in the 33rd percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 6 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

1. Opportunity Overview

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) plays a critical role in safeguarding South Africa's natural heritage and ensuring sustainable development. We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6) focusing on Mining Appeals. This is a significant opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to environmental governance and uphold justice in mining-related matters within our beautiful nation.

Based in Pretoria, this role involves overseeing the administration and coordination of complex appeals related to mining, ensuring adherence to environmental legislation and departmental procedures. If you are a committed legal professional with a passion for environmental law and a proven track record in legal administration, this could be your chance to make a substantial impact and advance your career within the public service.

2. Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this vital position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Education: An LLB Degree or a relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Experience: A minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience in the relevant legal field.
Legal Understanding: Extensive understanding of South African law, Public Service procedures, and Departmental operations.
Strategic Knowledge: Broad knowledge of strategic coordination, policy development, risk management, and audit procedures.
Project & Research Skills: Understanding of project management facilitation, research methodologies, and presentation techniques.
Core Skills: Excellent reporting/professional writing, policy formulation, and negotiation skills.
Analytical Ability: Proven ability to gather and analyse information, with a strong adherence to timelines.
Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with difficult persons and to resolve conflict constructively.
Mobility: A valid driver’s license is essential for this role.

3. Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6) focusing on Mining Appeals, your duties will include:

Managing the coordination and administration of appeals in terms of NEMA and other applicable legislation, with a specific focus on mining-related appeals.
Receiving and responding to all appeal-related queries from stakeholders, including appellants and applicants, in line with CD service standards.
Convening appeals committee meetings to discuss appeals, particularly those of a complex nature.
Attending to the filing of finalised appeals in accordance with internal filing policies and guidelines.
Managing the coordination and administration of waste management and enforcement appeals.
Overseeing the drafting of ministerial submissions and appeal decisions concerning environmental authorisations issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
Ensuring that all grounds of appeal, responding statements, and line function comments are logically captured within appeal decisions.
Ensuring strict adherence to timeframes as stipulated by the 2014 National Appeal Regulations.
Managing the provision of general legal support within the department.
Ensuring the drafting of instructions to counsel when requesting legal opinions.
Providing support to litigation on appeals matters, including attending consultations with counsel and compiling records.

4. Step-by-Step Application Guide

We encourage all suitably qualified South African citizens to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please follow these instructions carefully:

Prepare Your Application: Ensure your CV comprehensively details your qualifications, experience, and skills relevant to the requirements listed above.
Email Your Application: Send your application directly via email.
Email Address: RCSM19-2026@dffe.gov.za
Subject Line: Your email subject line MUST include the Reference Number: RCSM19/2026.
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 13 July 2026. Please ensure your application reaches us well before the closing time.

Please note that this position is based in Pretoria. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the DFFE team!

This listing in context

What the 338 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 136
In Gauteng: 68
Closing within 7 days: 33

24% of the 136 live permanent posts we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 338 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 146 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

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What this kind of post involves

A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.

How the selection usually runs

Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.

What you leave with

Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.

Where this leads next

Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.

A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.

Watch out for this

The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.