Candidate Legal Practitioner (FT99)
North-West University · Mafikeng - Capital City
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NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF LAW DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE POSITION: CANDIDATE LEGAL PRACTITIONER (2 POSITIONS) PEROMNES GRADE: FT99 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2 YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT Duties & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The North-West University, Mahikeng Law Clinic(Community Law Centre) is committed to legal education and access to justice. In terms of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 a candidate attorney needs to complete practical vocational training in order to be admitted as a legal practitioner. This position is essential to provide legal services to the community and to provide LLB graduates the opportunity to gain access to the legal profession whilst doing community service. The position is funded through external funding. The appointment is made for a fixed-term period of 24 months. And to provide access to justice and legal aid to indigent communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Consultation and interviewing clients 2. Court appearances 3. Research 4. Student mentoring 5. Community workshops 6. File management
Desired Experience & Qualification
• An LLB (NQF level 8). • Registration with the Legal Practice Council of North West. • A minimum of 1 year experience in a law clinic. KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Typing, Microsoft, excel. • Good communication skills • Research • Interviewing skills • Consultation skills BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork and effective communication.
- Respect, mutual trust and openness.
- Integrity, ethics and professionalism in service.
- Passion, commitment and work ethics as attributes.
REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Simon Rasikhalela, Tel: 018 389 2030 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951 CLOSING DATE: 26 August 2026 PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It all starts here ®