SUMMARY:
FACULTY OF LAW
Legal Aid Clinic
Candidate Attorney, Alice and East London Campuses, Ref: P910
(One-Year Fixed Term Contract)
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:
- A four-year LLB Degree
- Practical Legal Training (PLT)
Skills and Attributes: - Motivation to work
- Commitment to the values of the legal profession; integrity, diligence and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Computer Literacy especially proficiency in MS Office and legal databases
- Demonstrable passion for Social Justice.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Include: - Consultations with clients and render legal services to indigent communities around Alice and East London.
- Drafting of pleadings, attending matters at court, and tribunals.
- Undertaking the administrative duties in the Legal Aid Clinic
- Community Engagement as well as involvement in social justice issues organized by the clinic and Faculty of Law
- Undertake the training and mentorship of law internship students in line with the objectives of the Legal Aid Clinic
Closing Date: 10 October 2025
To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.
1. Applications must be accompanied by:
a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d) Copies of the applicant’s qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Fungai Matumba on and .
The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.
University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
