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LEGAL AID
 
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SYSTEMS ANALYST PROGRAMMER
REF: NO/IS/SAP/19/07/2024
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 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 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 IS Software Change Management Policy.
  • Integrating different systems, APIs and services to ensure seamless communication and data exchange.
  • Designing, implementing and managing 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.
  • Maintaining and updating 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 an Information Technology (IT) field.
  • 5 years or more in Microsoft.NET C# (ASP.NET, MVC, WCF, Windows Forms, et cetera).
  • 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 inputs/supervision.
  • Ability to transfer skills.
  • Effective working relationship with the IS team.
  • Excellent analytical skills, business acumen, the ability to deal with ambiguity, meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
 
SALARY: Level 12 (R1,003,890.00) 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 06 August 2024, quoting the reference number NO/IS/SAP/19/07/2024 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
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END USER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
REF: NO/IS/EUST/19/07/2024
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 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 National Office in Braamfontein.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Responsible for the provision of application maintenance and support services to users of Legal Aid South Africa. The incumbent will investigate problems with software applications, diagnose root causes and work on fixing them.
  • The position reports to the Business Application Software Manager and works closely with other IS Specialists.
  • Receive and attend to logged incidents for support from business users, investigate problems and other requests for support and determine appropriate actions to take. Prioritise requests in accordance with agreed criteria.
  • Provide correct responses to logged incidents by means of writing SQL queries, making modifications to system parameters, developing work-around; track, recreate and route workflow tasks and processes, provide training to business users and escalation of incidents to 2nd and 3rd party service providers.
  • Monitor progress of requests for support and ensure users and other interested parties are kept informed.
  • Monitor application logs, messaging systems and application pools, services and report any anomalies to ensure system availability.
  • Assist in testing newly developed applications, system enhancements and bugs.
  • Perform daily systems monitoring and integration checks.
  • Monitor and resolve daily PPU payments errors.
  • Collaborate with other technical personnel in performing root cause analysis.
  • Proactively enable the 2nd line to resolve incidents without undue escalation.
  • Participate in the daily agile scrum session towards ensuring high quality delivery.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED                                                         
  • A recognised Grade 12 certificate plus a three (3) year Computer qualification obtained at a University/Technikon, or other acknowledged tertiary institution.
  • Three (3) years relevant work experience in an IS Department.
  • A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
  • Experience with querying databases using SQL.
  • Service excellence imperative.
  • Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
  • Complexity in coordinating across organisational levels.
  • Networking with relevant stakeholders.
  • Integration across all the business units.
  • Effective working relationship with the IS team.
  • Excellent analytical skills, business acumen, the ability to deal with ambiguity, meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
 
 
BASIC SALARY: Level 9 (R444,036.00) 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 06 August 2024, quoting the reference number NO/IS/EUST/19/07/2024 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 



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SUPERVISORY LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CRIMINAL
REF: ATHL/SLP-CRIM/19/07/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
ATHLONE 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 Athlone.
 
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.
  • 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 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 06 August 2024, quoting the reference number ATHL/SLP-CRIM/19/07/2024 in the subject line to WCNCRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Ricardo Adams, Tel: 021 697 5252
 
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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REGIONAL COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER SPECIALISED COMMERCIAL CRIMES
REF: GERM/RCLP-CC/19/07/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
GERMISTON 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 Germiston.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Provide criminal legal aid to the poor in Specialised Commercial Crimes Courts including all coverage areas of the unit.
  • Handling of specialised commercial crimes matters.
  • Supervise and guide criminal Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.
  • Assist in providing support and assistance to the specialised commercial crime sections of the office in the designated cluster.
  • Representing Legal Aid SA’s clients in all commercial crimes matters.
  • Perform office administration.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED                                                         
  • Admitted Attorney/Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
  • LLB or B Proc degree.
  • At least (5) five years’ post-admission criminal experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Self-development orientation.
  • A valid code 8 driver’s licence is an advantage.
 
 
BASIC SALARY: LP-5 (R597,753.00) 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 06 August 2024, quoting the reference number GERM/RCLP-CC/19/07/2024 in the subject line to GPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Pinky Makhaye, Tel: 011 842 7300
 
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.