City of Johannesburg: LLB / Law Internship Programme 2022 / 2023

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Office of the Ombudsman is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Interships will run for a a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months. 

Position Title: Trainee Investigator

Responsibilities:

• Assist in attending to complaints with telephone and walk-in complaints;
• Assist in investigating complaints;
• Assist in analysing and screening complaints;
• Assist in assessing and evaluation of complaints;
• Assist with record keeping and file administration;
• Assist with compiling and submitting statistical reports on investigations;
• Assist in tracking pending complaints and reefing them to relevant Departments and Institutions;
• Ensure timeous delivery of service and turnaround time on investigations;
• Assist in interviewing and advising clients/complaints timeously;
• Assist in preparing and consolidating reports for the Ombudsman;
• Assist in performing any other relevant duties as delegated by the supervisor from time to time

Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus studying towards a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or other relevant qualification;
• Or Completed Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) with 480 credits
• Or other relevant qualification;
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Skills and Competencies:

• Language proficiency (reading and writing) in English and excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills;
• Problem analysis and problem-solving;
• Ability to work with numbers.