VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: LABOUR / BEE / CONSUMER PROTECTION & POPI LEGAL ASSISTANT (Worcester)

LABOUR / BEE / CONSUMER PROTECTION & POPI LEGAL ASSISTANT (Worcester)

This vacancy will require a career-oriented individual, eager to start their professional career as part of team geared towards professional development and the growth of SEESA as a brand within the region.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 qualification;

· In process of obtaining a LLB / BCom Law degree;

· Ability to interpret legal terms and familiar with legal jargon;

· Computer literate;

· Good interpersonal and business communication skills (bilingual essential); and

· Must be able to operate independently and take own initiative.

RESPONSIBILITIES (LABOUR):

· Administration and use of the SIMS database;

· Liaising with clients and unions;

· Drafting of documentation (including but not limited to notices of disciplinary enquiries, applications for condonation, contesting / opposing and rescission of default awards, disclosure documents and retrenchment documents);

· Rendering support services to Provincial Manager and Legal Advisors

· Setting up first visits and other visits for clients; and

· Telephonic advice to SEESA clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES (BEE):

· Keeping a diary, attending consultations and giving advice;

·Keeping up to date with and scrutinising legislation, charters and relevant documentation;

·Handling of correspondence and documentation;

· Provide manager with detailed reports as required from time to time;

·Rendering assistance to legal advisors;

·Performing telephonic preps pertaining to verifications referred to verification agencies; and

·Assisting legal advisor with the collection of service agreements, mandates and declarations.

RESPONSIBILITIES (CONSUMER PROTECTION & POPI):

· Effective minute taking and record keeping;

· Interpretation of the Act according to the specific industry;

· Creativity and in depth analysis of the client’s current status quo and time frame for completion;

· Providing effective feedback to the legal advisor pertaining to the audit conducted;

· Effective problem solving pertaining to client complaints;

· Providing legal assistance and advice to clients telephonically and via e-mail;

· Liaising with legal advisors on a regular basis pertaining to possible changes within the Act and the interpretation thereof; and

· Sound knowledge of the Act.

As well as any other tasks relating to the post and SEESA’s services as assigned to the employee by the manager / employer.

A salary commensurate with qualifications and/or the total number of subjects passed towards a relevant qualification is offered to the successful applicant. This will vary between R 8 000.00 to R10 000.00 per month.

All applications must be sent via e-mail to admin.legal@seesa.co.za or fax (021) 910 9201 for attention Marion Lesch before or on close of business Monday 27 May 2024.