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LEGAL AID
 
 
 
FINANCIAL SYSTEM TECHNICIAN (SYSPRO TECHNICIAN)
REF: SYST/IS/30/05/2025
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
NATIONAL OFFICE – BRAAMFONTEIN
(INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT)
 
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 16 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 National Office in Braamfontein.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • To assist in maintaining SYSPRO settings for users (granting user access).
  • Provide functional support to all business process users.
  • Print management reports on request.
  • Assist users with SYSPRO queries.
  • Assist in ensuring that all SYSPRO project goals are achieved within the project time frames and guidelines.
  • Adhere to good governance of the project (e.g., ensuring the existence of appropriate structures, systems, approvals and delegation levels, documentation of processes, both technical and governance-related documents, filing of information, etc.).
  • Provide technical support to both SYSPRO and eLAA integration.
  • Oversee that all SYSPRO-related SLA contracts are renewed on time.
  • Run daily, month-end and balancing of SYSPRO submodule.
  • Reconcile the submodules’ balances and sending them to Finance Managers.
  • Provide financial solutions/guidance and resolve variances that arise from the Finance section’s submodules.
  • Monitor system performance and engage with external SYSPRO consultants.
  • Add new and maintain GL Codes for the MIS section.
  • Add new and maintain the Product class for the Debtors section.
  • Add and maintain Asset accounts.
  • Review, provide comments where applicable and compile monthly reports (Job Logging, Amendment Journal and Termination List from HR).
  • Provide required data to both internal and external auditors.
  • Ensure timely SYSPRO license renewal.
  • Assist QA team when needed.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
  • Grade 12 certificate plus a three (3) year Information Systems or Finance tertiary qualification.
  • Functional ability in the utilisation of ERP systems and technologies.
  • Able to create “functional integration” between the various users of the financial system and the organisation as a whole.
  • Understanding of basic systems support on any financial package.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
  • Financial and technical skills to support financial system projects.
  • Good consulting skills with a sophisticated collaborative style are advantageous.
  • Service excellence imperative.
  • Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
  • Complexity in coordinating across organisational levels.
  • Networking with relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Integration across all the business units.
 
BASIC SALARY: Level 8 (R397,116.00) 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 18 June 2025, quoting the reference number SYST/IS/30/05/2025 in the subject line to recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Applicants must replace the [at] with the @ symbol when sending an email. This will format the email address correctly for sending. It is displayed differently on our website as a cybersecurity protection measure.
 
Enquiries to Morwesi Tsotetsi, Tel: 011 877 2000
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.
 
 







​SYSTEMS ANALYST PROGRAMMER – K2 DEVELOPER
REF: NO/IS/SAP-K2/30/05/2025
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
NATIONAL OFFICE – BRAAMFONTEIN
(INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT)
 
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 16 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 National Office in Braamfontein. 
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • To provide high-level system analysis, programming and related development solutions to Legal Aid SA end users in respect of business intelligence reporting, the core business application and web-based services.
  • Interpret, specify and provide solutions to business and information needs in respect of system development.
  • Produce functional and/or technical specifications based on determined user needs.
  • Obtain sign-off from clients according to functional/technical specifications.
  • Use industry-standard techniques and methodologies in acquiring client requirements.
  • Ensure all functional/technical testing is carried out and a log of test results is maintained, in accordance with the Information Systems (IS) Software Change Management Policy.
  • Integrate different systems, APIs and services to ensure seamless communication and data exchange.
  • Design, implement and manage databases to store and retrieve data efficiently.
  • Monitor, track and report on project progress.
  • Liaise with various administrators to coordinate the tracking of incidents and change requests.
  • Manage own development and efficiency in the IS environment.
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd line application support.
  • Expected to work extended hours when the need arises.
  • Maintain and update existing systems to ensure they remain secure, efficient and effective.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
  • A recognised Grade 12 certificate plus a three (3) year Computer qualification obtained at a University/Technikon.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in the Information Technology field.
  • 5 years or more in Microsoft.NET C# (ASP.NET, MVC, WCF, Windows Forms, etc.).
  • 3 years or more in Design and Develop K2 workflows, SmartForms, Views and Smart Objects.
  • 3 years or more in Experience with K2 Migration and Deployment Wizard.
  • 2 years or more in SharePoint Development (SharePoint 2013 or higher).
  • 2 years or more in Microsoft SQL 2014 or higher.
  • Service excellence imperative.
  • Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
  • Complexity in coordinating across organisational levels.
  • Networking with relevant stakeholders.
  • Integration across all the business units.
  • In-depth knowledge of systems programming and business processes.
  • Ability to create and implement innovative solutions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and negotiate effectively for problem resolution.
  • Highly motivated and dependable.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal input/supervision.
  • Ability to transfer skills.
  • Effective working relationship with the IS team.
  • Excellent analytical skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
 
SALARY: Level 12 (R1,059,105.00) 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 18 June 2025, quoting the reference number NO/IS/SAP-K2/30/05/2024 in the subject line to recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Applicants must replace the [at] with the @ symbol when sending an email. This will format the email address correctly for sending. It is displayed differently on our website as a cybersecurity protection measure.
 
Enquiries to Morwesi Tsotetsi, Tel: 011 877 2000
 
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.










​SUPERVISORY LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CRIMINAL
REF: VRED/SLP-CRIM/30/05/2025
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VREDENDAL LOCAL OFFICE – SPRINGBOK 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 16 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 Springbok Satellite Office.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
  • Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
  • Provide individual mentoring for and coaching of 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 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 criminal matters.
  • Ensure that the law library at the office is up-to-date and adequate.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
  • B Proc or LLB degree.
  • Admitted Attorney.
  • At least seven (7) years of post-admission legal experience.
  • Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent is 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 licence is compulsory.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong research capabilities.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Strong training and development skills.
 
 
SALARY: SU-1 (R1,032,906.00) 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 18 June 2025, quoting the reference number VRED/SLP-CRIM/30/05/2025 in the subject line to recruitwcnc [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Applicants must replace the [at] with the @ symbol when sending an email. This will format the email address correctly for sending. It is displayed differently on our website as a cybersecurity protection measure.
 
Enquiries to Pumezo Qelile, Tel: 021 861 3000
 
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.