Public Sector Legal Intern — Drafting & Policy Support (24-mo)

Rural Connect; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Service and Administration in Pretoria invites applications for an INTERN: LEGAL SERVICES (Twenty-four-month contract). The position offers exposure to drafting opinions, litigation matters, contracts, service level agreements and related legislation in the public administration.

Ideal candidates have a Senior Certificate and a recognised law degree (NQF level 7). Applicants must be unemployed and may gain advantages from practical legal training.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 required.
• recognised law degree (NQF level 7).
• Applicants must be unemployed.
• Practical Legal training considered an advantage.
• Enter into a contract and performance agreement within 3 months of appointment and complete declarations within 1 month and annually.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal opinions, handle litigation matters, contracts and SLAs.
• Provide legal advice on existing public administration legislation.
• Support amendments to Public Service Act and related regulations.
• Assist in drafting Regulations aligned to Public Service Amendment Bill.
• Finalise Handbook, determinations and directives, and support reform processes.
• Demonstrate office management, literacy, interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

Senior Certificate/Grade 12

Law degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

The Department of Public Service and Administration in Pretoria invites applications for an INTERN: LEGAL SERVICES (Twenty-four-month contract). The position offers exposure to drafting opinions, litigation matters, contracts, service level agreements and related legislation in the public administration.

Ideal candidates have a Senior Certificate and a recognised law degree (NQF level 7). Applicants must be unemployed and may gain advantages from practical legal training.