13 Organizational Psychology jobs in South Africa
HR Consultant
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Description
This role involves managing various HR functions within an organization, including recruitment, performance management, employee records, and labour relations. The successful candidate will also handle HR administration, onboarding, and support HR projects and initiatives.
Key Performance Areas
Duties
- Lead assigned HR projects or initiatives.
- Perform end-to-end recruitment processes for allocated positions.
- Assist with the performance management process on Signify.
- Assist with the preparation of audit documents.
- Provide input to all HR policies.
- Organize, compile, and update company employee records and documentation.
- Handle all HR administration tasks.
- Organize and manage new employee orientation and onboarding.
- Take minutes in meetings.
- Handle all labour relations issues.
- Assist with organizational development initiatives.
- Perform ad hoc duties as required.
Closing date: 30th of May 2025
Contract type: Permanent hybrid position, based in Pretoria / Gauteng area.
Requirements
Core Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) with a HR qualification (diploma or degree).
- Minimum of three years of experience in an IT environment.
- SAGE 300 and/or Signify experience advantageous.
- Labour relations experience, with qualification, advantageous.
- Performance system experience for at least 2 years is mandatory.
- Experience with the full recruitment lifecycle.
- Experience with performance management.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Experience working with government or a State-Owned Company advantageous.
- Experience managing temporary employees advantageous.
Competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Interpersonal skills and relationship building.
- Attention to detail.
- Hardworking and able to work under pressure.
Work Level: Mid-Level
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Pretoria
Required Experience: Manager level
Key Skills: Cost Accounting, Graphic Designing, Access, Account Development, Communication
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy: 1
#J-18808-LjbffrLabour & HR Consultant
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Since our inception in 2015, IBIS has quickly established itself as a leading niche provider of Environmental and Social (ES) Strategy, Due Diligence, Management Systems, ESG Reporting and Lender Advisory and Monitoring services in Africa and Asia. Our founding group of Directors, some of the most recognised and respected Sustainability professionals in their fields, bring when combined, 150 years of sustainability management consulting experience in these markets.
We work with leading global and regional listed corporates and financial institutions focused on emerging markets, such as banks, private equity, impact investors, micro-lenders, and export credit agencies. We have built a strong ESG and impact advisory market profile and IBIS has led various projects in over 50 countries for clients across a range of sectors such as Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Financial, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining, Retail, Renewable Power and Telecommunications sectors, amongst others.
IBIS has a team of about 100 ESG and impact specialists based in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Singapore, Hong Kong and France. IBIS' ambition is to be the leading emerging markets ESG and impact advisory firm, offering the best value to its clients, with hands-on expertise delivered through a team of highly experienced consultants.
IBIS was acquired SLR Consulting in October 2023.
ABOUT SLR
Founded in the UK in 1994, SLR has grown into a global company with over 2,500 employees delivering client solutions across six regions. Growth has been both organic and through welcoming like-minded businesses into the SLR group, all sharing the One Team culture.
Today, SLR operates as a truly global business, with colleagues in over 100 offices, spanning Africa, Asia-Pacific, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the USA. SLR are specialists in their field, able to offer full-spectrum sustainability strategy to implementation support, guided by the enduring One Team culture.
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Job Purpose
Due to our continued growth and the increasing demand for Labour and HR advisory services we are seeking a Labour Consultant to join our South African based team (Johannesburg or Cape Town), South Africa.
The successful candidate will support clients adhere to labour standards as a minimum requirement for commercial growth, risk mitigation, and ethical workforce management as well as providing advice to our clients across Africa advance labour standards to achieve quality jobs and decent work. An understanding of decent work as a key impact theme and applying the global standards such as IFC PS2, SDG’s (3,5,8,10), ILO conventions and the ILO Decent Work agenda to provide guidance and practical solutions to achieve job quality, is essential.
Given that our client base is primarily Financial Institutions (DfF’s, Private Equity, Banks etc), who are seeking to invest in the emerging markets across Africa, Asia, the candidate should have an understanding of National and Global legal frameworks.
- Labour and HR Strategy & Policy : Develop and implement policies that align with international and national labour standards.
- Labour & Job Quality Diagnostics : Conduct HR due diligence, audits, and workplace assessments.
- Gap Analysis & Risk Assessments : Identify risks related to job quality, workplace conditions, and labour relations.
- Labour Action Plans & HR Systems : Design and implement HR management systems and strategies to improve job quality.
- Conflict Resolution & Industrial Relations : Provide mediation, dispute resolution, Social dialogue advisory services.
- Training & Capacity Building : Deliver workshops on labour standards, compliance, and best practices.
- Organisational Culture & Workplace Climate : Assess company culture, conduct surveys, and develop action plans.
- Technical Assistance & Advisory : Offer specialized support on labour and HR matters for corporates and investors.
Requirements of the Candidate : / Candidate Profile
- Strong understanding of international labour standards (ILO, IFC, and relevant regulations).
- Ability to conduct labour due diligence and risk assessments for businesses and investors.
- Experience developing HR management systems, policies, and labour action plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address workforce-related risks and opportunities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to liaise with corporates, investors, and workers.
- Entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities for clients and SLR.
- Effective communicator with strong report writing and presentation skills.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Degree in HR, Labour Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in HR consulting, labour relations, or workforce strategy.
- Exposure to emerging markets and experience in the financial sector (funds, investors) is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); additional software skills are a plus.
- Fluency in English (additional languages relevant to SLR regions are advantageous).
SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
Create a job alert for this search #J-18808-LjbffrHR Consultant/Manager
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The ideal candidate would have Labour experience and possible union experience as well as CCMA representation and then, a working knowledge of compliance (BEE, WSP and ATR, Popi).
This role will be remote for now
â Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Deliver strategic HR solutions tailored to client needs
- Strong expertise in Industrial Relations (IR)
- Sound working knowledge of:
- B-BBEE
- Employment Equity (EE)
- Skills Development (WSP & ATR)
- POPIA compliance
- Experience representing clients at the CCMA or Bargaining Councils is advantageous
- Willingness to travel is essential - travel to clients in the George area so including Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna, and surrounding areas.
- Tertiary Qualification in HR, IR etc.
- Driver's License and own vehicle
HR Generalist / HR Consultant
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HR Generalist / HR Consultant
We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / Consultant to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a challenging environment and can take ownership of the full HR administration function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes
- Maintain and update HR systems and employee records
- Handle HR reporting and assist with compliance and audits
- Support line managers with HR processes and policy interpretation
- Liaise with payroll and ensure HR documentation is in order
- Provide basic IR support and escalate when necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 8 years’ experience in an HR environment (essential)
- Matric (required)
- A Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or similar (advantageous)
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Strong working knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, and reporting
- Ability to work independently and manage a heavy workload
- Fluency in Xhosa (non-negotiable)
- Some understanding of Labour Relations / IR processes (although full IR experience is not essential)
Ideal Candidate:
- Resilient and able to thrive in a tough, high-pressure environment
- Approachable, professional, and discreet with confidential matters
- Proactive, solutions-driven, and detail-oriented
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Industrial Psychologist
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We’re looking for an Industrial Psychologist who is passionate about pursuing a career in the medico-legal field and eager to make a meaningful impact through their work.
Duties:
- Conducting assessments (qualitive interviews)
- Compiling reports and joint minutes(including intergrating information from multiple sources)
- Providing expert testimony
- Providing medico-legal consulting services in various locations nationally (when required to travel)
- Performing ad-hoc duties when required i.e liasing with clients/Attorneys, website and website and admin support.
- Adhering to ethical and professional conduct in line with industry standards.
Education & Experience:
- Master's Degree in Industrial Psychology
- Registered Industrial Psychology Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- Minimum of 2-4 years post-qualification working experience
- Medico-legal experience (medico-legal is an added advantage)
- Bilingual -in official RSA languages.
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#J-18808-LjbffrIndustrial Psychologist
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HR COORDINATOR / CONSULTANT
Posted 13 days ago
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We require an HR coordinator / consultant to be part of our team at Scribante Labour Consultants.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesHR
- Development and implementation of company/client policies and procedures.
- Collate information such as: performance appraisals, staff suggestions, disciplinary issue policy and procedures.
- HR policy development and setup for new and existing clients.
- Ensure all HR and company compliances are adhered to within the company.
- Compiling weekly/monthly company and client reports (HR related).
- Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
- Ensures employees adhere to company policies, procedures, and job-related functions.
- Assist in HR policy development and setup for new and existing clients.
- Maintain disciplinary records for Hearings and prep for CCMA.
- Develop and prepare and submit daily/weekly reports in relation to site role, timekeeping, absenteeism, IR matters, leave and overall employee incident related issues.
- Customer satisfaction- Input/product delivery/staff/management/feedback/monitor inactive persons on daily and weekly site visits.
- Functional reporting duties and requirements as required by HR Business Partner / Director .
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
- Co-ordinate and attend monthly client management, interdepartmental and service delivery meetings.
- Assist in the preparations of agendas, minute taking and ensure follow-up and service deliverables have been met.
- Ensure distribution of minutes to relevant client stakeholder and company head office senior manager (SLC).
- Assist operations with employee collection and drop off points – co-ordination, site allocation and placement.
- Assist in co-ordinating and ensuring due diligence is conducted before placement of staff on site based on client and company requirements and expectations.
- Induction of employees as per company and client requirement.
- Act as a point of contact to build influential client/employee and candidate relationships.
- Co-ordinate meetings as required between client operations and employees on site.
RECRUITMENT
- Ensure client recruitment needs are being met and are aligned with company/client requirements.
- Ensure recruitment, selection policy and procedure adhered to/full compliance.
- Ensure temp placement targets are met and orders are filled.
- Assist in filling perm orders and higher-level positions as per client demand and Line Manager/Head Office guidance.
- Utilise a variety of creative sourcing strategies to identify a high quality and diverse candidate pool.
- Manage, updates and submit recruitment weekly and monthly recruitment reports (no. of interviews, orders filled, etc).
- Keep current with recruitment strategies and industry trends.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES
- Source and procure new clients as per KPI driven target.
- Continually engage with company staff through information sharing, leads, opportunities and marketing strategies.
- Monthly client sales targets – obtaining new clients monthly as per target requirement KPI.
- Research and analyze market opportunities.
- Map potential customers and competitors.
- Promote follow ups for all sales prospects.
- Assist with implementation of procedures for E-Marketing, Internet advertising and Website maintenance and marketing, plus all other associated forms of sales and marketing - for HR /IR products.
ADMINISTRATION
- Accurate administration, filing, management and updating of all branch documentation.
- Vet all new and existing employee contracts ensuring contracts have been correctly allocated to client contract period and or reason/project/seasonal.
- Thorough administration and communication of end of contracts.
- Administrate Client contracts, SOP’s, and SLA agreements.
- Ensure all client contractual requirements are adhered to.
- HR/Business studies related degree or diploma.
- Additional studies and certifications.
- Experience within the TES or HR Services Labour market beneficial.
- Driver’s License and must have own car.
- Competent in MS office (strong excel).
- Efficient user of web-based tools and career portals.
- High level of accountability.
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HR Consultant R30 000 - R40 000 Ctc Per Month
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The HR Consultant will meet business and HR goals by ensuring the HR function delivers a service to management and employees. This includes recruitment, induction, training and development, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and HR administration. You will work closely with senior management, serve as a partner to the business, and act as a change-agent in all value-adding initiatives. You will successfully manage and mitigate all risks from an IR perspective, through ensuring legislative compliance.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
Recruitment and Induction
- Advertise vacancies, screen applications, interview applicants with the hiring manager, administer selection tests including integrity checks and references, and make recommendations for appointments.
- Ensure vacancies are filled in the shortest amount of time with the creation of correct job descriptions.
- Liaise with management on updating job specifications.
- Ensure that fair selection practices are implemented.
- Liaise with recruitment agencies where needed.
- Handle the induction of new employees including contract drafting and policy explanations.
Psychometric Assessments
- Identify the need for psychometric testing.
- Liaise with subcontractors to implement psychometric testing.
- Adhere to legislative requirements when using psychometric assessments.
Job Descriptions and Performance Management
- Conduct job analysis to determine staffing numbers, skills, and needs to meet company objectives.
- Analyse the skills and qualities required for each job and develop/revise job descriptions.
- Link job descriptions to the performance management system and compensation and benefits.
- Ensure performance management is conducted effectively by management and support management in understanding the process.
- Assist with performance evaluations.
Training and Development
- Identify skills gaps and arrange for training.
- Advise management on career development plans.
- Ensure that succession plans are implemented.
Industrial Relations
- Assist in all IR related matters.
- Handle disciplinary and grievance matters and recommend/implement appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Assist with the preparation and representation at CCMA as and when required.
- Handle retrenchments, medical boarding, sensitive conflict resolutions, performance improvement plans.
- Swiftly attend to all employee matters and practice a hands-on and proactive approach to dealing with employee matters.
- Offer professional advice to management regarding the most appropriate action to take for employee non-conformances and other performance challenges.
- Ensure the sanctions imposed on employees for misdemeanours are in line with the company’s Disciplinary Code of Conduct.
- Proactively attend to abuse of the sick leave and other absenteeism matters by extracting reports from the system.
- Analyse monthly staff movement to identify trends and concerns.
- Interpret and notify employees and management on Labour Legislation and related amendments.
- Conduct exit interviews and record findings in a report.
- Address areas of concerns identified during exit interviews with the relevant manager.
Statutory Reporting and Policies
- Communicate and handle Department of Labour inspections for all branches.
- Compile and submit Employment Equity plans and reports.
- Act as the Employment Equity Manager and prepare for and run EE Committee meetings.
- Prepare other submissions of WSP/ATR where required.
- Claim Mandatory and Discretionary grants from SETA for training.
- Develop and update policies and procedures in line with legislation.
HR Administration
- Complete all HR and recruitment administration.
- Handle all Compensation Commission and CHIETA SDL levies and matters.
- Provide information to the Payroll Administrator for new hires and terminations (provident fund, monthly submissions etc).
- Update and maintain the ESS system including keeping track of all leave, medical lay-offs etc.
- Submit reports to Management as required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a full-function HR Generalist - Consultant.
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management/Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
R35 000 - R40 000 Ctc Per Month
#J-18808-LjbffrPSY/24/06/2022 National Office – Clinical/Industrial Psychologist
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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 indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 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 at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.
KEY OUTPUTS
- To provide counselling to employees experiencing behavioural, social and coping difficulties and, where appropriate, facilitate the referral for external counselling or medical services.
- Administer, manage and implement an integrated Employee Wellness/Assistance Programme.
- Ensure referral, management and follow-up of all types of personal problems that could interfere with job performance and overall employee wellbeing.
- Provide management consultation to assist supervisors/management with employee’s job performance, absenteeism and conduct problems.
- Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on related matters.
- Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the external service provider.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Generate, consolidate and submit reports and statistics.
- Act as custodian of, and oversee, the Employee Assistance Programme/Wellness Policy and provide inputs for amendments to the EAP/Wellness Policy.
- Benchmark EAP/Wellness practices to ensure a best practice EAP for Legal Aid SA staff.
- Administer and co-ordinate related wellness activities.
- Promote health awareness and the facilitation of health-related events, activities and interventions (Wellness Day, HIV/AIDS, et cetera).
- Devise and implement appropriate intervention programmes aimed at effectively mitigating the occupation-specific vicarious trauma risk confronting legal services professionals.
- Oversee the implementation of the Legal Aid SA Chronic Illness including HIV/Aids Programme and provide professional support.
- Training of Peer Educators.
- Provision of trauma debriefing to employees.
- Support employee engagement and workplace climate management programmes by proactively identifying potential drivers of disengagement and contributing psychological best practice improvements to set programmes.
- Administering of psychometric test and provision of feedback thereafter.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- A recognised Master’s Degree in Clinical/Counselling/Industrial Psychology.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is essential.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-HPCSA registration experience.
- In-depth knowledge of the Human Resources function and project management principles and how to facilitate this within the organisation.
- Proficient in the application of the following:
- Psychometric and competency assessments
- Programme management
- Research, report compilation, analysis and presentation experience
- Individual and group counselling
- Functional ability in utilisation of electronic Human Resources systems and technologies.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with business partners together with the ability to win the trust of employees.
- Able to create functional integration between the organisation and its employees.
- Ability to implement best practice and work effectively with the employees of the organisation.
- Able to partner with the Human Resources Executive to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective support processes.
- Effective working relationship with the Human Resources Executive, Senior Managers and Executives.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
- Consulting skills and a collaborative style are necessary for this position.
- Advanced people skills, as well as conflict management skills, are necessary.
- Sound mental health and ability to work under pressure.
Basic Salary: Level 11 ( R744,255.00 ) 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 12 July 2022 , quoting the reference number PSY/24/06/2022 in the subject line to or apply online at
Enquiries to Siphesihle Molefe, Tel :
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. 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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
#J-18808-LjbffrPSY/24/06/2022 National Office - Clinical/Industrial Psychologist
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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 indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 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 at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.
KEY OUTPUTS
- To provide counselling to employees experiencing behavioural, social and coping difficulties and, where appropriate, facilitate the referral for external counselling or medical services.
- Administer, manage and implement an integrated Employee Wellness/Assistance Programme.
- Ensure referral, management and follow-up of all types of personal problems that could interfere with job performance and overall employee wellbeing.
- Provide management consultation to assist supervisors/management with employee’s job performance, absenteeism and conduct problems.
- Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on related matters.
- Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the external service provider.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Generate, consolidate and submit reports and statistics.
- Act as custodian of, and oversee, the Employee Assistance Programme/Wellness Policy and provide inputs for amendments to the EAP/Wellness Policy.
- Benchmark EAP/Wellness practices to ensure a best practice EAP for Legal Aid SA staff.
- Administer and co-ordinate related wellness activities.
- Promote health awareness and the facilitation of health-related events, activities and interventions (Wellness Day, HIV/AIDS, et cetera).
- Devise and implement appropriate intervention programmes aimed at effectively mitigating the occupation-specific vicarious trauma risk confronting legal services professionals.
- Oversee the implementation of the Legal Aid SA Chronic Illness including HIV/Aids Programme and provide professional support.
- Training of Peer Educators.
- Provision of trauma debriefing to employees.
- Support employee engagement and workplace climate management programmes by proactively identifying potential drivers of disengagement and contributing psychological best practice improvements to set programmes.
- Administering of psychometric test and provision of feedback thereafter.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- A recognised Master’s Degree in Clinical/Counselling/Industrial Psychology.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is essential.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-HPCSA registration experience.
- In-depth knowledge of the Human Resources function and project management principles and how to facilitate this within the organisation.
- Proficient in the application of the following:
- Psychometric and competency assessments
- Programme management
- Research, report compilation, analysis and presentation experience
- Individual and group counselling
- Functional ability in utilisation of electronic Human Resources systems and technologies.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with business partners together with the ability to win the trust of employees.
- Able to create functional integration between the organisation and its employees.
- Ability to implement best practice and work effectively with the employees of the organisation.
- Able to partner with the Human Resources Executive to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective support processes.
- Effective working relationship with the Human Resources Executive, Senior Managers and Executives.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
- Consulting skills and a collaborative style are necessary for this position.
- Advanced people skills, as well as conflict management skills, are necessary.
- Sound mental health and ability to work under pressure.
Basic Salary: Level 11 (R744,255.00) 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 12 July 2022 , quoting the reference number PSY/24/06/2022 in the subject line to or apply online at
Enquiries to Siphesihle Molefe, Tel:
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. 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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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