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LEGAL AID
 
 
 
 
PARALEGAL
REF: PAR/GRA/24/6/2022
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
GRAAFF-REINET LOCAL OFFICE – SOMERSET EAST 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 Somerset East 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)
  • Matric and a 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 12 July 2022, quoting the reference number PAR/GRA/24/6/2022 in the subject line to ECRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Babalwa Ncana, Tel: 049 807 2500
 
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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 
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LEGAL PRACTITIONER – REGIONAL COURT (COMMERCIAL CRIMES COURT)
REF: GEM/LPRC/24/6/2022
INTERNAL & 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 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 Germiston Local Office.
 
POSITION PURPOSE
To support Legal Practitioners and office operations by providing an administrative support service in accordance with Legal Aid South Africa policies, procedures and standards.
 
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 pupilage 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 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 12 July 2022, quoting the reference number GEM/LPRC/24/6/2022 in the subject line to GPRecruit@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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CIVIL LEVEL 2
REF: PLK/LP2/24/06/2022
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
POLOKWANE 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 Polokwane.
 
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 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 12 July 2022, quoting the reference number PLK/LP2/24/06/2022 in the subject line to LMPRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Fhulufhelo Mukhadakhomu, Tel: 015 291 2429
 
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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLINICAL/INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGIST
REF: PSY/24/06/2022
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
NATIONAL OFFICE – BRAAMFONTEIN
 
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 National Office in Braamfontein.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • To provide counselling to employees experiencing behavioural, social and coping difficulties and, where appropriate, facilitate the referral for external counselling or medical services.
  • Administer, manage and implement an integrated Employee Wellness/Assistance Programme.
  • Ensure referral, management and follow-up of all types of personal problems that could interfere with job performance and overall employee wellbeing.
  • Provide management consultation to assist supervisors/management with employee’s job performance, absenteeism and conduct problems.
  • Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on related matters.
  • Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the external service provider.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Generate, consolidate and submit reports and statistics.
  • Act as custodian of, and oversee, the Employee Assistance Programme/Wellness Policy and provide inputs for amendments to the EAP/Wellness Policy.
  • Benchmark EAP/Wellness practices to ensure a best practice EAP for Legal Aid SA staff.
  • Administer and co-ordinate related wellness activities.
  • Promote health awareness and the facilitation of health-related events, activities and interventions (Wellness Day, HIV/AIDS, et cetera).
  • Devise and implement appropriate intervention programmes aimed at effectively mitigating the occupation-specific vicarious trauma risk confronting legal services professionals.
  • Oversee the implementation of the Legal Aid SA Chronic Illness including HIV/Aids Programme and provide professional support.
  • Training of Peer Educators.
  • Provision of trauma debriefing to employees.
  • Support employee engagement and workplace climate management programmes by proactively identifying potential drivers of disengagement and contributing psychological best practice improvements to set programmes.
  • Administering of psychometric test and provision of feedback thereafter.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
  • A recognised Master’s Degree in Clinical/Counselling/Industrial Psychology.
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is essential.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ post-HPCSA registration experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Human Resources function and project management principles and how to facilitate this within the organisation.
  • Proficient in the application of the following:
    • Psychometric and competency assessments
    • Programme management
    • Research, report compilation, analysis and presentation experience
    • Individual and group counselling
  • Functional ability in utilisation of electronic Human Resources systems and technologies.
  • The ability to build effective working relationships with business partners together with the ability to win the trust of employees.
  • Able to create functional integration between the organisation and its employees.
  • Ability to implement best practice and work effectively with the employees of the organisation.
  • Able to partner with the Human Resources Executive to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective support processes.
  • Effective working relationship with the Human Resources Executive, Senior Managers and Executives.
  • Excellent analytical and organisational skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
  • Consulting skills and a collaborative style are necessary for this position.
  • Advanced people skills, as well as conflict management skills, are necessary.
  • Sound mental health and ability to work under pressure.
 
 
Basic Salary: Level 11 (R744,255.00) 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 12 July 2022, quoting the reference number PSY/24/06/2022 in the subject line to Recruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Siphesihle Molefe, 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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 


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SUPERVISORY LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CRIMINAL 
REF: ATH/SLP/24/06/2022
INTERNAL & 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 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 Athlone Local 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.
  • Admitted attorney.
  • At least seven (7) years’ post-admission legal experience.
  • Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner 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 licence compulsory.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong research capabilities.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Strong training and development skills.
 
 
Salary Package: SU – 1 (R859,749.00) 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 08 July 2022, quoting the reference number ATH/SLP/24/06/2022 in the subject line to WCNCRecruit@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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.