KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.                                                                                                                            The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                                                      

•    A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

•    Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).

•    A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

•    Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

Execute and provision of legal services and Office Administration

•    Perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services.

•    Provide legal services in line with the services offered by the Law Clinic, including drafting court pleadings and attending to court appearances

•    Report to management structures within the UFS Law Clinic and Faculty of Law.

•    Compliance with internal quality assurance measures.

Provision of leadership, supervision and training to Candidate Attorneys

•    Facilitate and assist the training of candidate attorneys.

•    Supervise candidate attorneys.

Community Engagement & Research

•    Implement, facilitate and monitor community engagement programmes/projects at the UFS Law Clinic.

•    Perform administrative tasks related to community engagement.

•    Active involvement in research activities of the UFS Law Clinic.

Student Teaching & Training

•    Contribute to academic coordination.

•    Perform administrative tasks related to student teaching at the UFS Law Clinic.

•    Facilitate the implementation of community-based learning programmes/projects for undergraduate law students at the UFS Law Clinic.

•    Provide consultation sessions for undergraduate law students.

•    Facilitate and assist the training of undergraduate law students.

Inherent requirements:

•    An LLB degree on NQF Level 8 from a South African University (attach a copy).

•    Currently an admitted and practising Attorney in the High Court of South Africa (attach proof).

•    Right of Appearance in terms of Section 25(3) of the Legal Practice Act (attach proof).

•    Good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council (attach proof).

•    A minimum of three (3) years post-admission experience in superior court/lower court litigation in the preceding 5-year period.

Recommendations:

•    A minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment.

•    Experience with Supervising Candidate Legal Practitioners.

•    A relevant postgraduate qualification or accredited legal practice management course. 

Required competencies: 

•    Results Orientated:

-    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 

-    The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.

•    Strategic Thinking:

-    The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

-    The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

•    Business Acumen:

-    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

-    Proficient in using MS Office.

•    Leading:

-    The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.

-    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

•    Building Coalitions:

-    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

-    The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

29 May 2026

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: 

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 9848 / 2876 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: 

ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.