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LEGAL AID 
 

 
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
REF: MBOM/AM/17/03/2023
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
MBOMBELA 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 fourteen (14) 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 Mbombela.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Manage the local 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 efficiencies and accountability.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED                    
  • National Senior/Matric certificate, and 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.
 
 
SALARY: Level 11 (R766,584.00) 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 04 April 2023, quoting the reference number MBOM/AM/17/03/2023 in the subject line to LMPRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Sipho Ndhlovu, Tel: 013 756 4500
 
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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LEGAL SECRETARY
REF: KRO/LS/17/03/2023
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT                                                  
KROONSTAD 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 fourteen (14) 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 Kroonstad.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • To provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
  • Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative functions effectively.
  • Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
  • Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
  • Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
  • Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and confirm the availability of the practitioners.
  • Assist legal practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
  • Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices is acknowledged.
  • Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
  • Develop a system to record sensitive documents and ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
  • Gather the required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
  • Assist with the completion of routine forms for legal practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
  • Maintain and update meeting schedules.
  • Maintain record keeping and filing system.
  • Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
  • Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the office on a monthly basis.
  • Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
  • Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA Human Resources Policy.
  • Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
  • Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Strategic Litigation Unit and Senior Litigator.
  • Maintain a list with regular fax numbers and double-check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
  • Always attach a successful transmission report to sent faxes.
  • Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
  • Attend to the proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
  • Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner Matter Activity Reports (MARs) and updating of any webpages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
  • Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for office personnel and major customer/role players at all times.
  • Adhere to proper telephone etiquette, accurately taking and conveying messages at all times.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED              
  • National Senior/Matric certificate.
  • Minimum one (1) year of relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
  • Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
 
 
BASIC SALARY: Level 5 (R181,599.00) 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 04 April 2023, quoting the reference number KRO/LS/17/03/2023 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
Enquiries to Nokhanyiso Ngaba, Tel: 056 216 4800
 
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
REF: BEAU/SLP-LRM/17/03/2023
SUPERVISORY LEGAL PRACTITIONER
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
 
GEORGE LOCAL OFFICE – BEAUFORT WEST SATELLITE OFFICE (LAND RIGHTS) 
 
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 fourteen (14) 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 George Local Office’s Beaufort West Satellite Office and the successful candidate will be required to travel.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
  • Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
  • Provide individual mentoring and coaching for 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 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 of 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: SU-1 (R885,546.00) 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 03 April 2023, quoting the reference number BEAU/SLP-LRM/17/03/2023 in the subject line to WCNCRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
 
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.