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LEGAL AID
 
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CHIEF RISK OFFICER
REF: NO/CRO/12/07/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
NATIONAL OFFICE (BRAAMFONTEIN) – COO’S 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 (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 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 reports to the COO and is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • In partnership with M/Exco and Senior Management, lead research, review and enhancement of Legal Aid SA’s risk management strategy, risk management policy, risk and risk opportunity identification and assessment methodology, risk appetite, tolerance and classification and risk management implementation, on an ongoing basis.
  • Create, promote and maintain a culture of risk awareness and accountability within Legal Aid SA.
  • Create, promote and maintain a culture of compliance awareness and accountability within Legal Aid SA.
  • Evaluate the status of risk management maturity within Legal Aid SA on an annual basis and report to various stakeholders with recommendations to continuously improve maturity.
  • Facilitate Business Continuity Management in Legal Aid SA, including planning and directing business analysis, risk modelling and loss prevention programmes.
  • Provide the Audit Committee with assurance that Business Units throughout Legal Aid SA have appropriate risk management processes in place to enable management to discharge their accountability for risk management and compliance.
  • Ensure consistency in the evaluation and reporting of risks and compliance throughout Legal Aid SA.
  • Facilitate the implementation of programmes that ensure deliberate organisational attention is given to identify potential opportunities that could be exploited to improve organisational performance.
  • Liaise with the Internal Audit Department to facilitate the generation of a risk-based Internal Audit plan.
  • Assist in ensuring that all significant risks are covered by the Combined Assurance providers.
  • Ensure that the organisation’s risk management framework and implementation plan is communicated to all stakeholders and monitor its implementation on a regular basis.
  • Facilitate orientation and training for the Board Committees and ensure the training of all stakeholders in their risk management functions.
  • Develop management reports, including risk watch reports and disseminate to various stakeholders.
  • Develop risk intelligence systems to predict and identify emerging risks.
  • Conduct programmes to facilitate the awareness of Legal Aid SA’s anti-corruption and fraud prevention campaign.
 
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
  • A relevant, recognised tertiary qualification in Risk Management.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Risk Management or equivalent will be an added benefit.
  • Ten (10) years’ risk management experience in the professional services sector, of which at least 5 years are in a Senior Management position.
  • Registration with a recognised professional body.
  • Ability to set the strategic risk management vision and the ability to deliver the strategy to the organisation using exceptional leadership skills, a network of internal and external alliances and highly developed business skills.
  • Familiar with a variety of the risk management field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
  • In-depth knowledge of risk and compliance and how to implement and leverage these within a complex business environment.
  • Working knowledge of the Constitution, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant statutes; the King IV Code of Corporate Governance and compliance regulations.
  • Project management experience is essential.
  • People development approach and strong people management skills.
  • Able to create ‘functional integration’ between the Board, Executives and organisation as a whole.
  • Able to partner with the CEO and Executive Management to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective enterprise risk management processes.
 
 
SALARY: Level 13 Grade A (R1,216,824.00) all-inclusive package 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 30 July 2024 by email, quoting the reference number NO/CRO/12/07/2024 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
Enquiries to Sinakho Mrwetyana, Tel: 011 877 2000
 
Legal Aid SA encourages African females to apply for this position.
 
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.







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SUPERVISORY LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CIVIL
REF: eMAL/SLP-CIVIL/12/07/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT – Applicants who applied previously are encouraged to reapply
eMALAHLENI 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 (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 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 eMalahleni.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
  • Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
  • Provide individual mentoring and coaching Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
  • Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners daily.
  • Assist the Head of Office (HoO) with quality assessments.
  • Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at court.
  • Assess the quality of Judicare work.
  • Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by co-operation partners.
  • Legal representation in civil matters.
  • Ensure that the law library at the office is up to date and adequate.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
  • B Proc or LLB.
  • Admitted Attorney.
  • At least seven (7) years’ post-admission legal experience.
  • Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioners or equivalent preferable.
  • Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
  • Must be able to mentor and supervise.
  • Legal representation and litigation skills.
  • Human rights orientation.
  • A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
  • A valid code 08 driver’s license compulsory.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong research capabilities.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Strong training and development skills.
 
 
SALARY: SU-1 (R979,059.00) all-inclusive package 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 30 July 2024, quoting the reference number eMAL/SLP-CIVIL/12/07/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Nomthandazo Zulu, Tel: 013 656 5290
 
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.







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PARALEGAL
REF: PORT/PAR/12/07/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
PORT SHEPSTONE LOCAL OFFICE – KOKSTAD 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 (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 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 Kokstad Satellite Office.
 
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 08 driver’s licence is an advantage.
 
 
BASIC SALARY: Level 6 (R252,834.00) 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 30 July 2024, quoting the reference number PORT/PAR/12/07/2024 in the subject line to KZNRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Thuliswa Mabhengu, Tel: 039 688 9600
 
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.