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LEGAL AID VACANCIES
LEGAL AID
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
REF: VRY/AM/14/10/2022
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
VRYBURG LOCAL OFFICE
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Vryburg.
KEY OUTPUTS
BASIC SALARY: Level 10 (R477,090.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 01 November 2022, quoting the reference number VRY/AM/14/10/2022 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Sinazo Mzayifani, Tel: 051 412 8040
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’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 representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
REF: VRY/AM/14/10/2022
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
VRYBURG LOCAL OFFICE
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Vryburg.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Manage the office processes in respect of finance, human resources, communications and legal administration within a matrix environment.
- Manage administrative functions from a compliance and operational effectiveness approach.
- Management of the local office Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the local office and advise on application.
- Ensure the implementation of new/revised Policies and Procedures and monitor adherence thereof.
- Together with the management team, identify risks facing the office and ensure effective mitigation against such risks.
- Management oversight of Business Intelligence (BI) reports to accurately reflect the status of strategy implementation.
- Management and monitoring of local office contracts to ensure compliance and value for money.
- Management and monitoring of the correct use of petty cash.
- Management of infrastructure and fixed assets.
- Manage procurement and payments (sourcing quotes from suppliers, processing of invoices, orders, et cetera).
- Management of over and under expenditure to ensure budgetary control.
- Efficient vehicle and fleet management.
- Manage a diverse team to ensure efficiency and accountability.
- National Senior/Matric certificate, plus three (3) year Financial Management/Accounting tertiary qualification (NQF 6/National Diploma).
- Supply Chain Management qualification will be advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Five (5) years of administrative experience.
- Two (2) years of relevant management experience.
- Supply Chain Management experience.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Ability to develop and implement operational plans.
- Leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Resource and risk management.
- Business writing and project management skills.
- Ability to compile and interpret reports and statistics.
- Knowledge of the core administration, human resources, communication and financial disciplines and how to implement and leverage these within a matrix business environment: for example; working knowledge of the Constitution, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes.
- Working knowledge of all employment-related Acts and functional ability in utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
BASIC SALARY: Level 10 (R477,090.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 01 November 2022, quoting the reference number VRY/AM/14/10/2022 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Sinazo Mzayifani, Tel: 051 412 8040
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’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 representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
REF: KLE/AM/14/10/2022
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
KLERKSDORP LOCAL OFFICE
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
The position is based in Klerksdorp.
KEY OUTPUTS
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
BASIC SALARY: Level 10 (R477,090.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 01 November 2022, quoting the reference number KLE/AM/14/10/2022 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Sinazo Mzayifani, Tel: 051 412 8040
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’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 representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
REF: KLE/AM/14/10/2022
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
KLERKSDORP LOCAL OFFICE
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
The position is based in Klerksdorp.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Manage the office processes in respect of finance, human resources, communications and legal administration within a matrix environment.
- Manage administrative functions from a compliance and operational effectiveness approach.
- Management of the local office Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the local office and advise on application.
- Ensure the implementation of new/revised Policies and Procedures and monitor adherence thereof.
- Together with the management team, identify risks facing the office and ensure effective mitigation against such risks.
- Management oversight of Business Intelligence (BI) reports to accurately reflect the status of strategy implementation.
- Management and monitoring of local office contracts to ensure compliance and value for money.
- Management and monitoring of the correct use of petty cash.
- Management of infrastructure and fixed assets.
- Manage procurement and payments (sourcing quotes from suppliers, processing of invoices, orders, et cetera).
- Management of over and under expenditure to ensure budgetary control.
- Efficient vehicle and fleet management.
- Manage a diverse team to ensure efficiency and accountability.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- National Senior/Matric certificate, plus three (3) year Financial Management/Accounting tertiary qualification (NQF 6/National Diploma).
- Supply Chain Management qualification will be advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Five (5) years of administrative experience.
- Two (2) years of relevant management experience.
- Supply Chain Management experience.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Ability to develop and implement operational plans.
- Leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Resource and risk management.
- Business writing and project management skills.
- Ability to compile and interpret reports and statistics.
- Knowledge of the core administration, human resources, communication and financial disciplines and how to implement and leverage these within a matrix business environment: for example; working knowledge of the Constitution, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes.
- Working knowledge of all employment-related Acts and functional ability in utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
BASIC SALARY: Level 10 (R477,090.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 01 November 2022, quoting the reference number KLE/AM/14/10/2022 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Sinazo Mzayifani, Tel: 051 412 8040
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’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 representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
PARALEGAL
REF: BFN/PAR/14/10/2022
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
BLOEMFONTEIN LOCAL OFFICE
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
The position is based in Bloemfontein.
KEY OUTPUTS
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)
BASIC SALARY: Level 6 (R211,713.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 01 November 2022, quoting the reference number BFN/PAR/14/10/2022 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Ntsatsi Motaung, Tel: 051 447 9915
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’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 representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
PARALEGAL
REF: BFN/PAR/14/10/2022
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
BLOEMFONTEIN LOCAL OFFICE
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
The position is based in Bloemfontein.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Support the office’s legal staff by providing paralegal services to people qualifying for legal aid.
- Identify and solve matters that are not of a litigious nature.
- Identify cases of a litigious nature and hand over to Legal Practitioners.
- Handle legal administration.
- Keep the client database up to date.
- Conduct interviews with people applying for legal assistance.
- Assist clients with the completion of forms.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)
- National Senior/Matric certificate plus one (1) year Paralegal qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to relate at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- A valid unendorsed code 8 driver’s licence is an advantage.
BASIC SALARY: Level 6 (R211,713.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 01 November 2022, quoting the reference number BFN/PAR/14/10/2022 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Ntsatsi Motaung, Tel: 051 447 9915
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’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 representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CIVIL LEVEL 2
REF: MTH/LPCIV-L2/14/10/2022
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
MTHATHA LOCAL OFFICE – LUSIKISIKI SATELLITE OFFICE
Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
The position is based at the Legal Aid SA Mthatha Local Office’s Lusikisiki Satellite Office.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Provide civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit.
- Handling of complex civil matters.
- Supervise and guide civil Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.
- Assist in providing support and assistance to civil sections of the office in the designated cluster.
- Represent women, children and vulnerable landless people in all civil matters.
- Perform office administration.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- Admitted Attorney/Advocate (the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
- LLB or B Proc degree.
- At least five (5) years’ post-admission civil experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
- Team player.
- Self-development orientation.
- A valid driver’s licence is an advantage.
BASIC SALARY: LP 5 (R518,088.00) plus benefits per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 31 October 2022, quoting the reference number MTH/LPCIV-L2/14/10/2022 in the subject line to ECRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Raymond Marawu, Tel: 047 501 4600
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’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 representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.