Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS,

SKILLS

AND

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

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An LLB or BProc degree

A demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice

A strong interest in research

Good oral and written communication skills Proficiency in multiple official South African languages will be an advantage

Proficiency in MS Office

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Drafting pleadings and legal opinions, and participating in strategic litigation Conducting research and assisting in the drafting of research reports

Conducting training and workshops

Providing input into comments on policies and legislation

Liaising with clients, affected communities, counsel, and partners

Representing CALS in the media and civil society forums

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

TO

APPLY,

PLEASE

SUBMIT:

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1. A covering letter motivating why you have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience for this position, as well as the names and contact details of 2 referees;


2. A detailed CV;


3. An academic transcript; and


4. A writing sample of no longer than 5 pages.


To apply for the available vacancies, please submit the documents listed below to the CALS by logging onto the University of the Witwatersrand online portal at https://www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/vacancies/

Closing date:

19

September 2025

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University's Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University's recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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