Head of Office (Level 2)

REF: JHB/HoO/17/07/2026

HEAD OF OFFICE (LEVEL 2)

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

JOHANNESBURG LOCAL OFFICE

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 17 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Johannesburg.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Maintain the infrastructure of the office.
• Select Candidate Attorneys, legal practitioners and administrative staff for the office.
• Manage the functioning and administration of the office.
• Manage the allocation of cases to private practitioners (Judicare).
• Train and develop staff.
• Ensure sound management of the office’s finances and other assets.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• Legal qualification with an LLB or B. Proc degree.
• Must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of SA.
• At least 12 years of post-qualification legal experience and at least 10 years of post-admission experience of which four (4) years must be court experience.
• Demonstrated ability to train Candidate Attorneys.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills with a track record in training Candidate Attorneys and newly appointed legal practitioners.
• Experience in budget preparation and management thereof.
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook) an advantage.

The following additional skills, knowledge, training and competencies are required:

• Strong communication skills and an ability to manage a diverse workforce.
• Ability to plan, organise, coordinate and present.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.
• Innovative, creative and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and motivational skills.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.

Envisaged for this position is a senior practitioner with a good standing in the legal fraternity and proven track record in criminal and civil litigation; a motivated, self-driven and mature individual who is a team player.

SALARY: CM-1 (R1,717,017.00) all-inclusive package per annum

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 4 August 2026, quoting the reference number JHB/HoO/17/07/2026 in the subject line torecruitgp [at] legal**-aid.co.za** or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za

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Enquiries to Prince Kutama, Tel: 012 664 2921

Female applicants will be given preference in line with the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.