SA Human Rights Commission Jobs

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LEGAL INTERNSHIP

The South African Human Rights Commission invites interested graduates to apply for an
Internship position. Interns must demonstrate a commitment to human rights.

Legal Intern

REQUIREMENTS

LLB Degree
Knowledge of MS Office
Knowledge and
understanding of relevant
confidentiality requirements
Understanding o

DUTIES

• Assist with registration of complaints
  on the CRM system
• Capture once-off enquiries on the CRM
  system
• Conduct Legal Research
• Attend consultations with complainants
• Assist with updating complainants
• Assist in preparation for and
  participation in legal clinics/
  stakeholder engagements
• Ensure proper records are kept of all
  complaints
• Assist with file audit
• Assist with advocacy and outreach
  activities
• Assisting with general office tasks, such
  as managing correspondence or
  updating internal database

LOCATION

Provincial officeEastern Cape

NB: Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, E-mail, and the internet) is a general requirement in all service fields.

Note: *A monthly stipend of R8 353.71 is payable
*Duration of the internship six (6) months
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kindly submit a one page cover letter, CV and academic record to recruitment@sahrc.org.za by 15h00 on Thursday 2nd of April 2026 Quote Internship EC on the subject line. Please note that candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and subject themselves to security clearance procedures.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews

• Should you not hear from the Commission within one month after the closing date of the advert you should consider your application unsuccessful.

• The SAHRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  For further details on the position advertised, please visit the SAHRC website: www.sahrc.org.za

Researcher: Economic & Social Rights– Research Unit 

Researcher: Economic & Social Rights– Research Unit DPSA Level 9- permanent position (Internal and External Advert)

Salary: A basic salary of R468 459.00  per annum.

Kindly submit a one-page cover letter, ID copy and your CV  to recruitment@sahrc.org.za by 15h00  Friday 10th April 2026. Please note that candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and subject themselves to security clearance procedures.  Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

The Commission reserves the right not to make this appointment. The appointment in the above-mentioned positions will be done in line with the Commission’s Employment Equity plan. The Commission welcomes applicants with disabilities. If you do not hear from us within three months from the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

We wish you all the best with your applications