Presiding Officers for COIDA Services

The Department of Employment and Labour; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in South Africa is seeking Presiding Officers for COIDA Services in Johannesburg. The ideal candidates must possess a Bproc or LLB degree, be admitted attorneys or advocates, and have at least 5 years of legal experience. They will preside over hearings regarding objections under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. This position offers a crucial role in the legal process regarding occupational injuries.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bproc or LLB degree.
• Admitted as an attorney or advocate.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Preside over hearings of objections under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
• Make decisions on objections against the Compensation Commissioner's rulings.

Skills

Medico-legal experience

Legal Practice Council compliance

Education

Bproc degree

LLB degree

Job description

Job title : Presiding Officers for COIDA Services

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 30, 2026

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Requirements

• The applicants should be in possession of Bproc or LLB degree, and admitted as an attorney or advocate, medico‑legal experience shall be an added advantage, a minimum of 5 (five) years or more of practical experience and be in good standing with the Legal Practice Council of South Africa.

Duties

• To provide preside at the hearings of objections conducted in terms of sections 56 and 91 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Act 130 of 1997) as amended, against the decision of the Compensation Commissioner.

Closing Date : 30 January 2026