Job Opportunities in South Africa

LEGAL AID CLINIC

CANDIDATE ATTORNEYS X2

TWELVE MONTHS CONTRACT

Purpose

• The Candidates will be exposed to a wide range of matters including the provision of legal services to vulnerable communities of Alice and East London.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)
• Practical Legal Training (PLT) at the School of Legal Practice.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Demonstrable passion for Social Justice.

Added Advantages

• Candidates must be motivated to work.
• Able to work independently.
• Possession of a driver's license

Responsibilities

• To consult clients and render legal services to indigent communities around Alice and East London.
• To draft pleadings, attend matters at court, and tribunals.

Closing Date: 25 October 2024

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.

1. Applications must be accompanied by:
a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d) Copies of the applicants’ qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Fungai Matumba on [email protected] and 043 704 7190.

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing. preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile