Recruitment Opportunities at Legal Aid South Africa

KEY OUTPUTS

• Manage legal aid to the poor in the area of jurisdiction.
• Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at the courts.
• Support and advise clients in line with common law principles and practice and accurate interpretation of contracts.
• Act as Principal for Candidate Attorneys.
• Supervise and guide Legal Practitioners and Paralegals.
• Train and develop staff.
• Preparation and maintenance of the annual budgets for the Local Office.
• Efficient and effective sound management of Local Office operations.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate, the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at any recognised institution.
• B Proc or LLB degree.
• At least twelve (12) years of post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years’ post-admission experience of which four (4) years should be court experience.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Must demonstrate an ability to manage a varied practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to train Candidate Attorneys as Legal Practitioners.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

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LEGAL AID SA VALUES

• Passion for Justice
• Ubuntu
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Service Excellence
• People and Planet Focused

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN LEGAL AID SA

LEGAL SERVICES

• Candidate Attorneys
• Legal Practitioner – Civil
• Legal Practitioner – Civil Labour
• Legal Practitioner – Civil Children
• Legal Practitioner – RC (Criminal)
• Legal Practitioner – Sexual Offences
• Legal Practitioner – High Court Unit
• Supervisory Legal Practitioner
• Principal Legal Practitioner
• Senior Litigators
• Head of Office

AUXILLARY SERVICES

• Human Resources
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Communications
• National Operations
• Internal Audit
• Land Rights Management

Please forward your comprehensive CV indicating the nature of disability, quoting the reference number PWD/10/11/2023 in the subject line to: Blanche Gouws

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KEY OUTPUTS

• Scheduling of all planning logistics for allocated audit projects.
• To conduct audit reviews and evaluations on internal controls, control self-assessments, risk management, corporate governance practises, adequacy and effectiveness of controls within Legal Aid SA and rendering related advice to Management.
• Compiling of detailed audit programmes for all activities that form part of an audit under the supervision of the senior Internal Auditor.
• Co-ordinate the execution of the audit programmes for specific audits.
• Conducting entry and exit meetings during audits.
• Drafting audit reports for review by the Internal Audit Supervisor in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Reviewing all project working papers on TeamMate.
• Identifying risks and ensuring that the supporting audit programme is risk-based.
• Determine the sampling methodology to be used for the audit programme and sample sizes.
• Ensuring the maximum utilisation of Inventory Database for Environmental Analysis (IDEA) and TeamMate software and resolving all troubleshooting issues.
• Overseeing the quality of audit working papers and completion of all audit projects within the stipulated timeframes.
• Ensuring the supervision of all fieldwork and that delivery challenges are resolved timeously.
• Perform audit fieldwork for more complicated areas and document the audit evidence on TeamMate.
• Conducting entry and exit meetings during audits.
• Discussion of more complex exceptions with the Auditee, involving system and legislative issues, and documentation of both exceptions and findings.
• Identification of areas that require specialist intervention.
• Conducting standard and governance audits including ad hoc and special projects.
• Assisting the Internal Audit Supervisors as and when required, in compiling the Findings Register, Tracking Schedules, Heat Maps and Charts.
• Conduct performance reviews of all subordinates.
• Recommend leave and appropriate training for subordinates to the Internal Audit Supervisors.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• Three (3) year qualification with courses in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Auditing or Management Accounting.
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors will be advantageous.
• Minimum of three (3) years of internal audit work experience.
• Working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant statutes.
• Working knowledge of the King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of TeamMate audit software.

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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 co-ordinating budgets across organisational levels.
• Integration across all of the business units.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting, e.g., B.Comm, 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:
• Thorough working knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes.
• Working knowledge of the King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
• 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.

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KEY OUTPUTS:

• To manage the functioning and administration of the High Court Unit.
• To manage legal aid to the poor in the area of jurisdiction.
• To supervise and guide the High Court Unit Legal Practitioner.
• To manage the allocation of cases to private practitioners (Judicare) in High Court cases.
• To assist with the preparation and maintenance of the annual budget for the Unit.
• To ensure sound management of the Unit’s finances and other assets.
• To manage the client database on Sebenza.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• A recognised tertiary legal qualification (LLB or B.Proc).
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with right of appearance in the High Court.
• At least 12 years of post-qualification legal experience, 10 years of post-admission experience, of which 4 years must be court experience.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a Management position.
• A valid Code 08 driver’s licence is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills with a track record in training.
• Experience in budget preparation and management thereof.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Sebenza).
• Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative, creative and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.

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KEY OUTPUTS:

• Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
• Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
• Provide individual mentoring and coaching for Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
• Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners daily.
• Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.
• Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at court.
• Assess the quality of Judicare work.
• Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation Partners.
• Legal representation in civil matters.
• Ensure that the law library at the office is up-to-date and adequate.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• B Proc or LLB.
• Admitted Attorney.
• At least seven (7) years of post-admission legal experience.
• Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent is preferable.
• Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
• Must be able to mentor and supervise.
• Legal representation and litigation skills.
• Human rights orientation.
• A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence is compulsory.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong research capabilities.
• Good administrative skills.
• Strong training and development skills.

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KEY OUTPUTS

• Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
• Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
• Provide individual mentoring for and coaching of Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
• Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners daily.
• Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.
• Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at court.
• Assess the quality of Judicare work.
• Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation Partners.
• Legal representation in criminal matters.
• Ensure that the law library at the office is up-to-date and adequate.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• B Proc or LLB degree.
• Admitted attorney.
• At least seven (7) years of post-admission legal experience.
• Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent is preferable.
• Must be able to mentor and supervise.
• Legal representation and litigation skills.
• Human rights orientation.
• A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence is compulsory.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong research capabilities.
• Good administrative skills.
• Strong training and development skills.

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KEY OUTPUTS:

• Manage the local office processes in respect of finance, human resources, communications and legal administration within a matrix environment.
• Manage administrative functions from a compliance and operational effectiveness approach.
• Management of the local office Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the local office and advise on application.
• Ensure the implementation of new/revised Policies and Procedures and monitor adherence thereof.
• Together with the management team, identify risks facing the office and ensure effective mitigation against such risks.
• Management oversight of Business Intelligence (BI) reports to accurately reflect the status of strategy implementation.
• Management and monitoring of local office contracts to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Management and monitoring of the correct use of petty cash.
• Management of infrastructure and fixed assets.
• Manage procurement and payments (sourcing quotes from suppliers, processing of invoices, orders, et cetera).
• Management of over and under expenditure to ensure budgetary control.
• Efficient vehicle and fleet management.
• Manage a diverse team to ensure efficiencies and accountability.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED                    

• National Senior/Matric certificate, plus three (3) year Financial Management/Accounting tertiary qualification (NQF 6/National Diploma).
• Supply Chain Management qualification will be advantageous.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Five (5) years of administrative experience.
• Two (2) years of relevant management experience.
• Supply Chain Management experience.
• Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
• Ability to develop and implement operational plans.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Resource and risk management.
• Business writing and project management skills.
• Ability to compile and interpret reports and statistics.
• Knowledge of the core administration, human resources, communication and financial disciplines and how to implement and leverage these within a matrix business environment: for example; working knowledge of the Constitution, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes.
• Working knowledge of all employment-related Acts and functional ability in utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.

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KEY OUTPUTS

• Provide civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit.
• Handling of complex civil matters.
• Supervise and guide civil Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Assist in providing support and assistance to civil sections of the office in the designated cluster.
• Represent women, children and vulnerable landless people in all civil matters.
• Perform office administration.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• Admitted Attorney/Advocate (the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at any recognised institution).
• LLB or B Proc degree.
• At least five (5) years of post-admission civil experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Self-development orientation.
• A valid driver’s licence is an advantage.