Paralegal Officer – Gauteng Provincial Office

About the role

The Paralegal Officer will manage, resolve and coordinate all para‑legal functions for the Gauteng province, supporting the union’s legal matters across various forums.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing legal cases for all forums and liaise with the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Labour Courts.
• Obtain court records, attend hearings to note judgments, index and paginate Labour Court files.
• File and diarise cases, serve and file pleadings, and support enforcement of awards.
• Handle initial legal processes such as reviews and summons, and manage review applications, especially unopposed ones.
• Coordinate para‑legal training with EDUSEC and OSEC, and act as the provincial legal anchor for reporting and accounting.
• Delegate legal functions to union officials and capture case information at the Provincial Office.

Required profile

• Recognised para‑legal or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum two years of practical experience in a legal environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Recognition of prior learning in the legal field (considered).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

What we offer

• Salary aligned with the NEHAWU grading system.
• Membership of the NEHAWU Provident Fund and Group Schemes.
• Choice of union‑recognised medical aid.
• Housing subsidy (subject to qualifying period).
• 13th cheque payment.