Department: Office of the Ombudsman – Complaints and Investigations
Location: 48 Ameshoff Street, SAPPI Building, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Duration: Up to 18 months
Closing Date: 📅 Friday, 29 August 2025
💰 Stipend
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Graduates: R10 109.86 per month
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Final-year students: R3 500.00 per month
(Note: Basic salary, no benefits)
🎓 Minimum Requirements
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Diploma or Degree in Law, or currently in final year of Law studies
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Law school certificate is an advantage
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Must be a resident of the City of Johannesburg
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Must not have participated in an internship programme before, unless unrelated to your studies
📋 Key Responsibilities
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Complaint intake & preliminary assessment
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Conduct/support investigations
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Legal research & analysis
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Prepare reports and documentation
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Community/stakeholder outreach
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Ensure compliance with policies and uphold Batho Pele principles
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Participate in professional development
💡 Competencies
Leading
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Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Report writing
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Project coordination
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Customer service
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Communication skills
Core
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Critical thinking and problem-solving
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Data and legal research
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Attention to detail, ethics, and integrity
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Teamwork and professionalism
📎 How to Apply
Apply Online:
🔗 Apply Here
Documents to attach (certified):
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South African ID
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Academic qualifications (or transcript if a student)
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Updated CV
🔔 Only online applications will be accepted.
📞 Enquiries
Contact Person: Katlego Nthutang
Tel: (010) 288 2800
⚠️ Important Notes:
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Johannesburg residents only
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Employment Equity principles apply
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No response in 6 weeks = Application unsuccessful