Job Purpose:<\/p>\n
\tTo provide an administrative support and capability to Legal Services Business Unit (BU) to ensure that it functions optimally in providing legal support to the TIA business.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nQualifications<\/p>\n
\tMatric (Grade 12) \u2013 essential.
\n\tMinimum three (3) year Diploma in Paralegal Studies (NQF 6) or a Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies (NQF 5).
\n\tDiploma or Degree in Legal Studies, Secretarial or Administrative Studies, or related qualification.
\n\tLLB will be an added advantageous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Work Experience<\/p>\n
\tA minimum of five (5) years relevant experience as a legal secretary, paralegal or equivalent role.
\n\tExperience in providing administrative, research and investigative support within a legal environment.
\n\tExperience in file management (digital and physical), document preparation and coordination of legal processes.
\n\tExperience supporting legal professionals or executive management.
\n\tExposure to governance, risk, and compliance processes.
\n\tExposure to litigation support, legal research and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n
Technical Competencies<\/p>\n
\tDemonstrate strong client focus.
\n\tAnalysing and forming opinion.
\n\tAssertiveness.
\n\tInitiative.
\n\tExcellent writing skills \u2013 English.
\n\tAt least intermediate MS Office package competency.<\/p>\n
Behavioural Competencies\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEthical conduct and professional integrity.
\n\tAbility to work independently and within a team.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nFinancial Perspective\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEngaging Financial BU and ensure that the project\/portfolio budgets and expenditure are effectively updated and monitored, so that all people in the BU have updated information with regards to the budget.
\n\tCapture, track, monitor and report on Unit\u2019s operational budge<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Relationship<\/p>\n
\tInternal customers are aware of BU\u2019s service offerings.
\n\tBU engages effectively with their stakeholders and clients, assisting with queries, etc.<\/p>\n
Internal Processes<\/p>\n
\tAssist the Head: Legal Services to achieve tasks by, amongst others, managing his\/her calendar.
\n\tEnsure that the BU has kept accurate and up to date records and is administratively sound and compliant with ISO 9001 record-keeping requirements.
\n\tAssist with conducting research for legal opinions, e.g. sourcing relevant legislation, case law, internal policies\/procedures, etc.
\n\tPerform administrative work such as receiving instructions and recording it on the workflow register.
\n\tAssisting the Head: Legal Services to ascertain that there is an even distribution of work, opening electronic files, arranging travel and updating the Contracts Register.
\n\tDrafting and handling of routine legal documents such as agreements, reports and general correspondence.<\/p>\n
Learning and Growth<\/p>\n
\tProactively identify continual improvement strategies.
\n\tMonitor agreed quality initiatives ensuring that they are aligned to business processes and delivered as agreed.<\/p>\n
Deadline:28th May,2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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