Paralegal Internship

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing
demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a pre-requisite
to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic
qualification to obtain experiential training. The City is committed to providing work-based
training for students.

• This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities, who qualify
  for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before, except in
  circumstances where the internship programme was not relevant to the candidate’s course of
  study
• This Vacancy is open to all qualifying STUDENTS in the Johannesburg Community for a period
  not exceeding 18 months
• Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular.
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified
  Qualification/s, ID, and CV).
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.

WHERE TO APPLY

https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/2021%20Internships/2021-
Internships.aspx
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received
within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was
unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are
consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent
Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks
should your application be shortlisted: Credit Record, CV validation and Employment record
verification, Criminal check, and Identity validation.

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Legal and Contracts Department has the
following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18
months.
Department: Group Legal and Contracts
Branch: Various
Designation: Paralegal
Remuneration:
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
(Enrolled as a 2nd
-year student) : R3 500.00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate;
• National Diploma in Law/Legal Assistance/Paralegal or related field (NQF level 6);
• No experience;
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:
Render comprehensive legal assistance to the Group Legal and Contracts Department
of the City related to the preparation and filing of documents, report writing and
undertaking research/ A Paralegal is also required to evaluate and assess all legal
matters, which are instituted against the City to ensure that any legal claims against the
Council, Municipal Entities, third parties and other stakeholders are minimized and that
the interests of the council are legally protected.

Key Learning Areas:

• Provide legal assistance and administrative support to the Group Legal and Contracts
  Department as well as Municipal Entities (MEs);
• Perform tasks associated with the provision of general office support and a telephonic
  service;
• Manage the litigation management unit by executing specific instructions and applying laid
  down procedures with regard to managing and coordinating the Litigation office by
  interacting with directors, deputy directors and legal advisors and externally with the legal
  practitioners and other service providers with regard to processing documents;
• Arrange and attend meetings for the litigation management unit and department, such as
  BSCs and BECs;
• Manage the litigation management administrative activities.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Good communication (verbal and written);
• Good people skills;
• Coordination skills.

Core Competencies:

• Litigation Management;
• Court proceedings, processes and procedures.

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Kabelo Kgomosotho
Tel No: (011) 407 7644

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share.hsforms.com/1F5jWIktoQ_6G1CFLGoxw2A469tl
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We wish you all the best with your applications