City of Johannesburg Legal in Johannesburg
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An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a pre-requisite to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic qualification to obtain experiential training. The City is committed to providing work-based training for students.
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Legal and Contracts Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months
DEPARTMENT: Group Legal and Contracts
BRANCH: Litigation Management
DESIGNATION: Internship
REMUNERATION:
- (Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R9 043,21 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
- (Enrolled as a student): R3 500,00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits)
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
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PRIMARY FUNCTION:
- To render comprehensive legal assistance to the Group Legal and Contracts department of the City related to the preparation and filing of documents report writing and undertaking research.
- Evaluate and assess all legal matters which are instituted against the City to ensure that any legal claims against the Council, municipal entities, third parties and other stakeholders are minimised and that the interests of the council are legally protected.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Provide legal assistance and administrative support to the Group Legal Contracts department as well as Municipal Entities (ME’s)
- Perform tasks associated with the provision of general office support and a telephonic service.
- Manage the litigation management unit by executing specific instructions and applying laid down procedures with regards to managing and coordinating the litigation office by interacting with Directors, Deputy Directors, and Legal Advisors and externally with the Legal practitioner and another service with regards to process documents.
- Record and maintain information on manual and electronic files and control sheets and collate information in order to produce statistics which policies and trends and for audit purposes.
- Manage the litigation management administration activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade12/NQF 4;
- National Diploma in Law / Legal Assistance / Paralegal or related field (NQF level 6)
- Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
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LEADING COMPETENCIES:
- CustomerCare Management
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel);
- Good communication and coordinating skills;
- Time management and multi-tasking;
- Attention to detail.
- Language proficiency (reading and writing) in English and excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills;
- Problem analysis and problem-solving
- Conflict resolution ability;
- Good People skills