Internship: Trainee Investigator

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

  • Graduates: R10 109.86 per month

  • Final-year students: R3 500.00 per month
    (Note: Basic salary, no benefits)


🎓 Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Law, or currently in final year of Law studies

  • Law school certificate is an advantage

  • Must be a resident of the City of Johannesburg

  • Must not have participated in an internship programme before, unless unrelated to your studies


📋 Key Responsibilities

  • Complaint intake & preliminary assessment

  • Conduct/support investigations

  • Legal research & analysis

  • Prepare reports and documentation

  • Community/stakeholder outreach

  • Ensure compliance with policies and uphold Batho Pele principles

  • Participate in professional development


💡 Competencies

Leading

  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Report writing

  • Project coordination

  • Customer service

  • Communication skills

Core

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

  • Data and legal research

  • Attention to detail, ethics, and integrity

  • Teamwork and professionalism


📎 How to Apply

Apply Online:
🔗 Apply Here

Documents to attach (certified):

  • South African ID

  • Academic qualifications (or transcript if a student)

  • Updated CV

🔔 Only online applications will be accepted.


📞 Enquiries

Contact Person: Katlego Nthutang
Tel: (010) 288 2800


⚠️ Important Notes:

  • Johannesburg residents only

  • Employment Equity principles apply

  • No response in 6 weeks = Application unsuccessful

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