Legal Practice Council (LPC) Vacancies

Employee Relations Specialist (6 months fixed-term contract)

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) invites qualified and experienced candidates to apply for vacant
positions at the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provincial Offices and the National Office.
Vacancy : Employee Relations Specialist (6 months fixed-term contract)
Provincial Office : Gauteng (Midrand-National Office) Ref No: NO02/2026
CTC Salary Package: R47 583,33 package p.m.

Minimum Appointment Requirements
Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; ▪ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations, Human Resources,
Industrial Psychology, or Law; ▪ A postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Labour Relations or Human
Resources Management will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies
Communication; ▪Attention to detail; ▪Conflict Management Accuracy; ▪Coordination; ▪Analytical;
▪Interpersonal; ▪Confidential; ▪Reporting; ▪Deadline driven; ▪Time management; ▪Integrity; ▪Work under
pressure

Key Responsibilities
Provide expert employee relations (ER) advice and support to management, HR, and provincial offices,
including input into ER policies, reviews, and interventions;▪Interpret, apply, and remain up to date with
labour legislation and LPC policies to ensure consistent compliance and minimise organisational
risk;▪Promote sound employee relations practices and preventative interventions, while contributing to
HR processes, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives;▪Manage the end-to-end grievance and
investigation process, including receiving and assessing complaints, conducting or overseeing
investigations, facilitating hearings and mediations, compiling reports, communicating outcomes, and
monitoring implementation of corrective actions;▪Represent the LPC in CCMA and relevant bargaining
council processes, including conciliations and arbitrations, and ensure appropriate case preparation and
presentation;▪Prepare and submit documentation for CCMA matters, including case referrals, responses, bundles of evidence, witness statements, and legal submissions;▪Liaise with legal
representatives, unions, and CCMA officials to manage disputes effectively and ensure procedural
compliance;▪Advise management on dispute resolution strategies, settlement options, and litigation risks
related to CCMA cases;▪Monitor and implement CCMA awards and rulings, ensuring compliance and
advising on corrective actions where required;▪Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee
relations and CCMA case records;▪Compile periodic ER reports, including CCMA case trends and
outcomes, analyse data, and provide management with insights and recommendations to improve
workplace practices and reduce disputes;▪Manage and develop team performance by monitoring
performance against objectives, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and counselling,
and identifying training and development needs;▪Support the resolution of workplace conflict and
discipline matters in line with organisational policies and procedures.

Administrator: Professional Affairs (4 months fixed-term contract)

Vacancy : Administrator: Professional Affairs (4 months fixed-term contract)
Provincial Office : Northern Cape (Kimberley) Ref No: NC02/2026
CTC Salary Package: R21 716,84 package p.m.

Minimum Appointment Requirements
Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; ▪ National Diploma in Office Administration, Paralegal, or any other relevant
field of study; ▪ Minimum 2-year relevant administrative work experience and Knowledge of the Legal
Practice Act.

Skills & Competencies
Communication, ▪ Interpersonal, ▪ Problem – solving; ▪ Research, ▪Time management & report writing ▪
Attention to detail, ▪ Work under pressure, ▪ Deadline driven, ▪ Integrity; ▪Team player & multi-tasking.

Key Responsibilities
Open files, as instructed; ▪Capture data into systems;▪Collect and distribute post; ▪Sort and send faxes;
▪Make photocopies of documentation; ▪ Input into the preparation of departmental reports; ▪Complete
requisitions for the department; ▪ Maintain relevant departmental database;▪Schedule meetings and
coordinate logistical arrangements;▪Arrange for teleconference facilities; ▪Coordinate the submission of
reports for Council and committees;▪ Process Fidelity Fund Certificates for Legal Practitioners ▪Perform
administrative duties, as assigned, which are department-related e.g., preparing certificates, raising
invoices, etc.;▪Maintain up-to-date and accurate files of all correspondence and documentation; ▪
Coordinating all arrangement relating to oral exams, ▪Issuing examiner’s Certificates,▪ Coordinating
payments and claims (examination candidates, venues, examination papers, invigilators, and
examiners),▪ Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of the examinations ▪Attend to enquiries and correspondence relating to examinations and, ▪Attend to instruction from Convenors of
examinations.

Administrator: Regulatory (4 months fixed-term contract)

Vacancy : Administrator: Regulatory (4 months fixed-term contract)
Province : Western Cape (Cape Town) Ref No: WC02/2026
CTC Salary Package: R21 716,84 package p.m.

Minimum Appointment Requirements
Matric (Grade 12); ▪ National Diploma in Administration or similar (NQF 6); ▪2 years administrative
experience; ▪ Computer literacy (MS Office). ▪ MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ▪
Knowledge of Legal Practice Act.

Skills & Competencies
Administration; ▪Attention to detail; ▪Communication; ▪Deadline driven; ▪Interpersonal; ▪Integrity;
▪Telephone etiquette; multi-tasking; ▪Time management; ▪Team player; ▪Typing and Working under
pressure.

Key Responsibilities
Open files as instructed; ▪ Capture data into systems ; ▪ Type standard letters; ▪ SMSs and emails; ▪
Prepare claims; ▪ Collect and distribute post; ▪ Sort and send faxes; ▪ Make photocopies of
documentation; ▪ Input into the preparation of departmental reports; ▪ Complete requisitions for the
department; ▪ Maintain relevant departmental database; ▪ Prepare documentation for audits; ▪ Schedule
meetings and coordinate logistical arrangements; ▪ Arrange for teleconference facilities ; ▪ Coordinate
the submission of reports for Council and committees; ▪ Perform administrative duties, as assigned,
which are department-related e.g. preparing certificates, raising invoices, etc. ; ▪ Adhere to stipulated
timeframes in the carrying out of administrative duties; ▪ Maintain up-to-date and accurate files of all
correspondence and documentation; ▪ Liaise with the Document Warehouse on collection of
documentation for storage as per company policy and procedure, where applicable; ▪ Assist with uplifting
and offloading of files; ▪ Retrieve files from archives and dispatch documents on request from
practitioners; ▪ Assist in the handing of general telephonic enquiries, escalating for query resolution when
required; ▪ Attend to walk-in enquiries; ▪ Handle visitors and attend to general enquiries; ▪ Keep a record
of all correspondence and enquiries

The Legal Practice Council shall apply the Employment Equity targets prescribed under the
Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998, and those in force at the time of appointment, when
considering candidates for this position.

NB: Interested and suitably qualified persons may send their applications, indicating the position
they are applying for and the reference number on the subject line, for the attention of:

• National Office & Northen Cape: Ms Sive Brakfesi: Senior HR Officer:
  Recruitmenthq@lpc.org.za: Contact number: (010) 001 8500
• Western Cape: Ms Zizipho Silwana: HR Officer: Recruitmentwc@lpc.org.za: Contact
  Number: 021 443 6451

Kindly submit a recently updated comprehensive CV, as well as copies of all qualifications (s)
(Matric and Admission, where applicable) Certificate must be attached), a copy of ID and a
driver’s license (where applicable). All appointments are subject to a vetting process and must yield
positive results. The processing of your personal information by the Legal Practice Council will be
done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013. Shortlisted candidates for some positions may
undergo assessments to evaluate their competencies. Please note that correspondence will only
be limited to shortlisted candidates. if you do not receive any response within 30 days from the
closing date of the advert, consider your application not successful.

Closing date for applications 18 May 2026; late applications will not be considered.

We wish you all the best with your applications