JHB/HoO/17/07/2026 Johannesburg Local Office – Head of Office (Level 2) at Legal Aid South Africa

KEY OUTPUTS

• Maintain the infrastructure of the office.
• Select Candidate Attorneys, legal practitioners and administrative staff for the office.
• Manage the functioning and administration of the office.
• Manage the allocation of cases to private practitioners (Judicare).
• Train and develop staff.
• Ensure sound management of the office’s finances and other assets.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• Legal qualification with an LLB or B. Proc degree.
• Must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of SA.
• At least 12 years of post-qualification legal experience and at least 10 years of post-admission experience of which four (4) years must be court experience.
• Demonstrated ability to train Candidate Attorneys.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills with a track record in training Candidate Attorneys and newly appointed legal practitioners.
• Experience in budget preparation and management thereof.
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook) an advantage.

The following additional skills, knowledge, training and competencies are required:

• Strong communication skills and an ability to manage a diverse workforce.
• Ability to plan, organise, coordinate and present.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.
• Innovative, creative and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and motivational skills.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.