Job: Legal Services Internship Programme

Company : Construction Industry Development Board; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 804,000 - 1,205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) offers a Legal Services Internship in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. This 12 to 24-month programme provides recent graduates with practical legal exposure in the construction sector, supporting the Legal Department in contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.

You will gain experience in contract law, dispute resolution, and legislative compliance, under guidance, helping CIDB stay aligned with South African law and construction-specific

Qualifications

• Educational background required: NQF 6/7 in LLB, BProc or related field.
• Age 18–35 years old.
• Must be currently unemployed and have not previously participated in an internship programme.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research & Analysis: study legislation, regulations and precedents relevant to construction.
• Contract Review & Drafting: assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
• Compliance Monitoring: ensure CIDB policies align with legal requirements.
• Litigation Support: provide admin support in proceedings and filings.
• Policy Development: contribute to CIDB's legal policies and guidelines.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in LLB, BProc, or related legal field

Job description

The Legal Services Internship at the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is a 12 to 24-month programme aimed at providing recent graduates with practical, hands‑on experience in the legal aspects of the construction industry. As an intern, you will be exposed to various legal processes, supporting the Legal Department in managing contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters. This internship will involve providing legal support in diverse areas such as contract law, dispute resolution, and legislative compliance, with a focus on ensuring that CIDB’s operations are in line with South African law and regulations related to the construction sector

Responsibilities

• Legal Research & Analysis: Conducting research on legislation, regulations, and legal precedents relevant to the construction industry
• Contract Review & Drafting: Assisting in drafting and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and agreements
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring CIDB's policies and procedures align with legal and regulatory requirements
• Litigation Support: Providing administrative assistance in legal proceedings, case preparation, and court filings
• Policy Development: Contributing to the development and review of CIDB’s legal policies and guideline

Qualifications

• Educational Background: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in LLB, B
• Proc, or a related legal field
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• Employment Status: Must be currently unemployed and have not previously participated in an internship programme

Hiring organization

Construction Industry Development Board

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa