Legal Aid Vacancies

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Disability Recruitment Database – Paralegal

REF: NATIONAL/PAR/28/02/2025

PARALEGAL

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL AID SA OFFICES NATIONWIDE – DISABILITY RECRUITMENT DATABASE

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.

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 (R255,450.00) 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 30 June 2025, quoting the reference NATIONAL/PAR/28/02/2025 in the subject line to DisabilityRecruit [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 Christina Mollo, Tel: 011 877 2000

Disability Recruitment Database – Legal Secretary

REF: NATIONAL/LS/28/02/2025

LEGAL SECRETARY

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL AID SA OFFICES NATIONWIDE – DISABILITY RECRUITMENT DATABASE

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.

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 units’ administrative function 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 units’ 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 the availability of the practitioner.
• 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 to 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 faxes with full adherence to customer instructions.
• Always attach successful transmission reports 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 web pages designed to capture information for the civil unit.
• Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for office personnel and major customers/role players at all times.
• Adhere to proper telephone etiquette and accurate taking and conveying of 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 (R216,417.00) 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 30 June 2025, quoting the reference NATIONAL/LS/28/02/2025 in the subject line to DisabilityRecruit [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 Blanche Gouws, 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). Only people with disability are to apply for this position.

Disability Recruitment Database – Administration Officer

REF: NATIONAL/AO/28/02/2025

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL AID SA OFFICES NATIONWIDE – DISABILITY RECRUITMENT DATABASE

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.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Support Legal Practitioners and office operation by providing an administrative support service in accordance with Legal Aid SA’s policies, procedures and standards.
• Maintain the record-keeping and filing system of the office.
• Perform office administration, switchboard, typing and filing duties.
• Maintain Asset Register.
• Distribute reports and other documentation.
• Information management/data capturing.
• Human Resources and Procurement administration.
• Practise sound employee, client and supplier relations.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)

• National Senior/Matric Certificate.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant administrative experience.
• Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

BASIC SALARY: Level 5 (R216,417.00) 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 30 June 2025, quoting the reference NATIONAL/AO/28/02/2025 in the subject line to DisabilityRecruit [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 Blanche Gouws, 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). Only people with disability are to apply for this position.

Disability Recruitment Database – Office Assistant

REF: NATIONAL/OA/28/02/2025

OFFICE ASSISTANT                                                                        

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL AID SA OFFICES NATIONWIDE – DISABILITY RECRUITMENT DATABASE

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.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Create a clean physical environment and render office services as and when required.
• Serve Legal Practitioners and other Local Office staff by providing excellent office support services such as messenger duties.
• Ensure that reports and documentation are sent/delivered to the right people, timeously.
• Maintain an incoming/outgoing fax register per the required format.
• Incoming mail handled in accordance with Legal Aid SA administrative procedures.
• All documentation to be correctly/accurately filed.
• Switchboard to be manned at all times and proper telephone etiquette to be adhered to at all times.
• Daily collection and posting of mail.
• Transporting Legal Aid SA staff members to courts/Provincial or National Office as per Legal Aid SA relevant Transport/Fleet Management policy/procedures.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)

• National Senior/Matric certificate
• A valid driver’s licence.

BASIC SALARY: Level 4 (R183,279.00) 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 30 June 2025, quoting the reference NATIONAL/OA/28/02/2025 in the subject line to DisabilityRecruit [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 Christina Mollo, 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). Only people with disability are to apply for this position.

Disability Recruitment Database – Receptionist/Typist

REF: NATIONAL/REC/28/02/2025

RECEPTIONIST/TYPIST                                                                  

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL AID SA OFFICES NATIONWIDE – DISABILITY RECRUITMENT DATABASE

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.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Office management and management of reception area.
• Office administration.
• Welcoming and directing clients.
• Processing documents.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Distribution of internal and external correspondence.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)

• National Senior/Matric certificate plus one (1) year working experience as a Receptionist/Typist.
• Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
• Typing skills.
• Ability to manage reception area.

BASIC SALARY: Level 5 (R216,417.00) 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 30 June 2025, quoting the reference NATIONAL/REC/28/02/2025 in the subject line to DisabilityRecruit [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). Only people with disability are to apply for this position.

Budget Accountant

REF: NO/FIN/BA/21/02/2025

BUDGET ACCOUNTANT

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

NATIONAL OFFICE – FINANCE 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, Johannesburg. 

KEY OUTPUTS

• To provide administrative and technical support in the preparation of the annual budget and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and co-ordinate the budget of Legal Aid SA.
• Develop, manage and maintain budget templates for distribution to Executives.
• Formulate and review budgeting guidelines, based on the Strategic Plan of Legal Aid SA.
• Prepare, review and consolidate budgets per Cost Centre into Departmental, Divisional and Organisational budgets and present consolidated budgets to the Chief Financial Officer for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Capture the approved budget in the financial system and distribute to all Local Offices, Provincial Offices and National Office departments.
• Produce monthly variance reports, highlighting cash flow implications in comparison to the budget, and present them to Executives for review.
• Complete and update National Treasury templates – Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE).
• Review and manage the vendor database; approve applications for new vendors; ensure that all vendors comply with the B-BBEE Policy of the organisation.
• Ensure statutory requirements are complied with.
• Service excellence imperative.
• Demanding deadlines.
• Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
• Complexity in coordinating budgets across organisational levels.
• Integration across all business units.

 COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting, e.g., B.Com, with an Accounting major or a minimum three (3) years degree or diploma.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management experience.
• Advanced Excel and business writing skills.
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset.
• Experience in strategic and business planning and monitoring and reporting.
• A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and management accounts disciplines and how to implement and leverage these within a complex business environment:

1. Thorough working knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes.
2. Working knowledge of the King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
3. Functional ability in the utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.

• Sound financial and management accounting skills coupled with people development and management skills.
• Able to partner with Executive Management to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective budgeting processes.
• Effective working relationship with the Financial Manager – Budgeting and Reporting and other departmental managers.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, management and leadership 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 11 March 2025, quoting the reference NO/FIN/BA/21/02/2025 number 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.

Provincial Finance and Administration Manager

REF: LMP/PFAM/21/02/2025

PROVINCIAL FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

LIMPOPO/MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL 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 Limpopo/Mpumalanga Provincial Office in Polokwane.

KEY OUTPUTS

• To lead and manage provincial finance efficiently and effectively.
• Preparation and maintenance of the annual budgets for the province.
• Compilation of monthly deviation reports and quarterly Medium-Term Expenditure Projections for the province.
• Compile monthly statistics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) report for the province.
• Liaise with the National Office Finance Department on aspects of financial management, reports and other related matters.
• Training of Admin Managers and employees on various financial policies, procedures and processes within which Legal Aid SA operates.
• Review budget versus actual expenditure to monitor that budget obligations are being met.
• Provide support to the Local Offices within the province.
• Ensure availability of funds and compliance with prescribed policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A three (3) year recognised tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting (e.g., BCom, with Accounting as a major).
• More than five (5) years of relevant work experience in Finance with a minimum of three (3) years experience in a management role within a complex organisation.
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
• A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
• Project management experience is necessary but not essential.

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 11 March 2025, quoting the reference number LMP/PFAM/21/02/2025 in the subject line to LMPRecruit [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 Prescilla Nwandule, Tel: 015 296 0117

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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