866 Office Secretary jobs in South Africa
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The Receptionist/Office Admin Coordinator will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, office administration, and supporting smooth day-to-day office activities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Front Desk & Reception Duties
- Greet and welcome visitors, ensuring a professional and friendly first impression.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls promptly and courteously.
- Manage office access, including opening and closing the office daily.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail/courier services.
Office Administration
- Oversee office stationery and supplies – monitor stock levels, place orders, and liaise with suppliers.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for office purchases, repairs, and maintenance.
- Ensure the office environment is well maintained and presentable at all times.
- Manage office cleaning schedule and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
HR & Staff Coordination Support
- Assist with new staff onboarding – including capturing and managing staff biometrics.
- Support HR/Operations team with basic administrative tasks when required.
General Administration & Coordination
- Maintain updated records of office expenses and provide reports to management when needed.
- Assist in coordinating office events, meetings, and training sessions.
- Provide ad-hoc administrative support to departments as requested.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Matric (Grade 12) required, Diploma or Certificate in Office Administration or related field advantageous.
- 1–3 years' experience as a Receptionist, Office Administrator, or similar role.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience managing office supplies, vendor liaison, and general office coordination.
Skills & Competencies Required:
- Professional Communication Skills:
Clear, polite, and professional in person, over the phone, and in writing. - Organisational Skills:
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. - Attention to Detail:
Ensure accuracy in administrative tasks and record-keeping. - Problem-Solving:
Proactive in identifying and resolving office-related issues. - Interpersonal Skills:
Approachable, friendly, and able to create a positive office atmosphere.
Key Attributes:
- Professional appearance and conduct.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information.
- Proactive and takes initiative to keep the office running smoothly.
Bethlehem Local Office – Legal Secretary
Posted 3 days ago
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Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 11 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 Bethlehem .
POSITION PURPOSE
To provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative function effectively.
- Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
- Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
- Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
- Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and availability of the practitioner.
- Assist Legal Practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices are acknowledged.
- Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
- Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
- Gather required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
- Assist with the completion of routine forms for Legal Practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
- Maintain and update meeting schedules.
- Maintain record keeping and filing system.
- Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
- Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the Local Office on a monthly basis.
- Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
- Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA HR Policy.
- Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
- Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Impact Litigation department and Senior Litigator.
- Maintain list with regular fax numbers and double-check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
- Always attach successful transmission report to sent faxes.
- Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
- Attend to proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
- Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner matter activity reports (MARs) and updating of any web pages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
- Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for Local Office personnel and major customer/role players at all times.
- Adhere to proper telephone etiquette; accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- A recognised Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Salary: Level 5 (R173,703.00) plus benefits 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 on04 February 2020 , quoting the reference number BET/LS/17/01/2020 in the subject line to or apply online at
Enquiries to Daniel Oageng, Tel:
Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT
#J-18808-LjbffrUitenhage Local Office – Legal Secretary
Posted 3 days ago
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Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 11 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 Uitenhage.
POSITION PURPOSETo provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
KEY OUTPUTS- Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative function effectively.
- Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
- Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
- Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
- Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and availability of the practitioner.
- Assist Legal Practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices are acknowledged.
- Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
- Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
- Gather required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
- Assist with the completion of routine forms for Legal Practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
- Maintain and update meeting schedules.
- Maintain record keeping and filing system.
- Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
- Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the Local Office on a monthly basis.
- Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
- Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA HR Policy.
- Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
- Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Impact Litigation department and Senior Litigator.
- Maintain list with regular fax numbers and double-check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
- Always attach successful transmission report to sent faxes.
- Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
- Attend to proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
- Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner matter activity reports (MARs) and updating of any web pages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
- Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for Local Office personnel and major customer/role players at all times.
- Adhere to proper telephone etiquette; accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
- A recognised Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Salary: Level 5 (R173,703.00) plus benefits 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 03 February 2020 , quoting the reference number UIT/LS/17/01/2020 in the subject line to or apply online at .
Enquiries to Rene Potgieter, Tel:
Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT
#J-18808-LjbffrVredendal Local Office – Legal Secretary
Posted 3 days ago
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Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 11 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 Vredendal .
POSITION PURPOSE
To provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative function effectively.
- Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
- Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
- Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
- Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and availability of the practitioner.
- Assist Legal Practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices are acknowledged.
- Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
- Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
- Gather required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
- Assist with the completion of routine forms for Legal Practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
- Maintain and update meeting schedules.
- Maintain record keeping and filing system.
- Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
- Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the Local Office on a monthly basis.
- Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
- Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA HR Policy.
- Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
- Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Impact Litigation department and Senior Litigator.
- Maintain list with regular fax numbers and double-check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
- Always attach successful transmission report to sent faxes.
- Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
- Attend to proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
- Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner matter activity reports (MARs) and updating of any web pages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
- Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for Local Office personnel and major customer/role players at all times.
- Adhere to proper telephone etiquette; accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- A recognised Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Salary: Level 5 (R173,703.00) plus benefits 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 28 August 2020 , quoting the reference number VRE/LS/14/08/2020 in the subject line to: or apply online at
Enquiries to Jenifer Riddles, Tel:
Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT
#J-18808-LjbffrKlerksdorp Local Office – Legal Secretary
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 11 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 Klerksdorp .
POSITION PURPOSE
To provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative function effectively.
- Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
- Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
- Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
- Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and availability of the practitioner.
- Assist Legal Practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices are acknowledged.
- Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
- Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
- Gather required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
- Assist with the completion of routine forms for Legal Practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
- Maintain and update meeting schedules.
- Maintain record keeping and filing system.
- Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
- Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the Local Office on a monthly basis.
- Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
- Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA HR Policy.
- Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
- Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Impact Litigation department and Senior Litigator.
- Maintain list with regular fax numbers and double-check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
- Always attach successful transmission report to sent faxes.
- Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
- Attend to proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
- Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner matter activity reports (MARs) and updating of any web pages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
- Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for Local Office personnel and major customer/role players at all times.
- Adhere to proper telephone etiquette; accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- A recognised Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Salary: Level 5 (R173,703.00) plus benefits 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 on04 February 2020 , quoting the reference number KLERK/LS/17/01/2020 in the subject line to or apply online at
Enquiries to Daniel Oageng, Tel:
Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT
#J-18808-LjbffrUmlazi Local Office – Legal Secretary
Posted 22 days ago
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Job Description
Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 10 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 Umlazi .
POSITION PURPOSE
To provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative function effectively.
- Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
- Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
- Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
- Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and manage availability of the practitioner.
- Assist legal practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices are acknowledged.
- Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
- Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same day distribution of these documents.
- Gather required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
- Assist with the completion of routine forms for legal practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
- Maintain and update meeting schedules.
- Maintain record keeping and filing system.
- Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
- Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the Local Office on a monthly basis.
- Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
- Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA HR Policy.
- Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
- Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Impact Litigation department and Senior Litigator.
- Maintain list with regular fax numbers and double check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
- Always attach successful transmission report to sent faxes.
- Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
- Attend to proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
- Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner matter activity reports (MARs) and updating of any web pages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
- Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for Local Office personnel and major customer/role players at all times.
- Adhere to proper telephone etiquette, accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- A recognised Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Salary: Level 5 (R173,703.00) plus benefits 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 09 July 2019 , quoting the reference number UMLAZI/LS/21/06/2019 in the subject line to or apply online at
Enquiries to Mandla Ntombela Tel:
Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT
#J-18808-LjbffrKroonstad Local Office - Legal Secretary
Posted 22 days ago
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Job Description
Legal Aid SA is a national public entity, a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 10 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 Kroonstad.
POSITION PURPOSETo provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
KEY OUTPUTS- Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative function effectively.
- Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
- Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
- Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
- Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and manage the availability of the Legal Practitioner.
- Assist Legal Practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices are acknowledged.
- Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
- Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
- Gather required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
- Assist with the completion of routine forms for Legal Practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
- Maintain and update meeting schedules.
- Maintain record-keeping and filing system.
- Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
- Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the Local Office on a monthly basis.
- Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
- Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA HR Policy.
- Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
- Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Impact Litigation Unit and Senior Litigator.
- Maintain list with regular fax numbers and double-check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
- Always attach successful transmission report to sent faxes.
- Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
- Attend to proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
- Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner matter activity reports (MARs) and updating of any web pages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
- Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for Local Office personnel and major customers/role players at all times.
- Adhere to proper telephone etiquette, accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
- A recognised Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Salary: Level 5 (R173,703.00) plus benefits 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 06 August 2019 , quoting the reference number KROONSTAD/19/07/2019 in the subject line to or apply online at .
Enquiries to Nokhanyiso Ngaba, Tel: .
Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT.
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Port Elizabeth Local Office - Legal Secretary
Posted 3 days ago
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Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 11 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 Port Elizabeth.
POSITION PURPOSETo provide administrative and secretarial support to the Civil Unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
KEY OUTPUTS- Carry out the Civil Unit’s administrative function effectively.
- Provide efficient secretarial support to the Civil Unit.
- Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
- Co-ordinate and monitor all Civil Unit administrative matters.
- Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the Civil Unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and availability of the Practitioner.
- Assist legal practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices are acknowledged.
- Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
- Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same day distribution of these documents.
- Gather required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
- Assist with the completion of routine forms for legal practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
- Maintain and update meeting schedules.
- Maintain record keeping and filing system.
- Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
- Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the office on a monthly basis.
- Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
- Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA HR Policy.
- Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
- Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Impact Litigation department and Senior Litigator.
- Maintain list with regular fax numbers and double check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of fax with full adherence to customer instructions.
- Always attach successful transmission report to send faxes.
- Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
- Attend to proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
- Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner matter activity reports (MARs) and updating of any webpages designed to capture information for the Civil Unit.
- Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for office personnel and major customer/role players at all times.
- Adhere to proper telephone etiquette, accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
- A recognised Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant admin and secretarial experience with a legal environment.
- Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Salary: Level 5 (R173,703.00) plus benefits 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 17 December 2019 , quoting the reference number PE/LS/29/11/2019 in the subject line to or apply online at .
Enquiries to Tabo Nombutuma, Tel:
Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT
#J-18808-Ljbffroffice administration
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Administration - Scanning will be the main task
This is an onsite task you will be required to come into the office
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
Office Administration Assistant
Posted today
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Position available for a client centric administrative assistant with a fiduciary services provider.
Role: Assisting with client enquires, administrative duties and - processes to support the various departments within the company
Responsibilities: Monitoring of client enquires via dedicated software system, managing courier services and assisting with other assigned duties within the office.
Experience & Skills: Knowledge of the deceased estate environment will be advantageous. Must have previous office administration experience, strong computer skills essential. Attention to detail, good telephone - and people skills is required.
Salary is to be negotiated based on experience.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Contract length: 12 months; Full Time
Salary: Minimum Salary R to be negotiated
Application Deadline: 2025/09/01
Expected Start Date: 2025/10/1 or as agreed, position available immediately
Only applicants identified as qualifying candidates will be contacted for interview purposes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From R8 000,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Melkbosstrand, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Administrative office procedures, practices and equipment: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Melkbosstrand, Western Cape (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2024/12/15