Junior Legal Assistant - Financial Services Tribunal

About

Description

An entry-level legal role to provide administrative and basic legal support to the Secretariat of the Financial Services Tribunal under supervision. The assistant will help manage tribunal records, correspondence, filing systems, and databases, and assist in the preparation of legal documents and reports related to tribunal processes under the Financial Sector Regulation Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and basic legal support to the Financial Services Tribunal Secretariat
• Prepare, index, and paginate Tribunal records
• Manage filing systems (manual and electronic) and update the Tribunal database
• Handle incoming/outgoing correspondence and calls related to tribunal processes
• Assist in gathering information, legal research, and preparing opinions/documents
• Manage the consultative process for legislation and subordinate legislation
• Respond to basic queries on legislation and its progress
• Compile draft court documents (notices of motion, affidavits, court orders, etc)

Qualifications

• Education:
• Matric Certificate
• LLB degree or a four-year legal qualification
• Experience: 0-2 years’ experience in a legal environment
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Key Competencies: Good interpersonal, organisational, office administration, and communication skills; Must be reliable, trustworthy, able to maintain confidentiality, work in a team, and perform under pressure

Application instructions:

• Use the Reference Number: FSCA-471.
• The closing date is 10 February 2026.
• Enquiries can be made with Ms Busisiwe Qomoyi at Busisiwe.qomoyi@fsca.co.za.
• The FST is committed to Employment Equity and encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.