Legal Secretary: Magistrate Court Job Opportunity – Road Accident Fund (RAF) | Pretoria, Gauteng

Legal Secretary: Magistrate Court (Permanent Position)

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting applications for a Legal Secretary: Magistrate Court position based at its Pretoria Regional Office in Gauteng. This permanent opportunity is ideal for candidates with legal administration experience who are seeking to build a career within a reputable public sector organization.

Job Details

Position: Legal Secretary: Magistrate Court
Reference Number: 6909
Division: Governance
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Grade: TASK Grade 08
Annual Salary: R326,151
Closing Date: 17 June 2026

About the Role

The Legal Secretary (Magistrate Court) will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Legal Services Department while ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office. The successful candidate will assist attorneys with court documentation, legal administration, diary management, document control, and office coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Secretarial Administration

Prepare court statements and legal forms required by attorneys.
Dictate and transcribe attorneys’ audio recordings and written notes.
Proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
Index and update pleadings and discovery binders.
Collect and deliver legal documents.
Assist with legal research and communication with attorneys, experts, vendors, and stakeholders.

Office Administration and Management

Manage correspondence, filing systems, and telephonic enquiries.
Maintain confidentiality of all departmental matters.
Follow up on outstanding legal matters.
Ensure office requests are handled within agreed timelines.
Monitor and manage stationery requirements.

Meeting and Diary Management

Schedule meetings and appointments.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagements.
Record meeting minutes and distribute them accordingly.
Monitor action items and outstanding resolutions.
Manage team calendars and diaries.

Document Control

Maintain accurate and updated filing systems.
Retrieve and manage information when required.
Record incoming documentation and allocate file numbers.
Ensure secure handling and confidentiality of all documents.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Maintain documentation and policies related to departmental activities.
Ensure adherence to RAF policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Support compliance with organisational governance standards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

National Diploma in Business Administration, Law, or a related qualification.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business administration or legal administration environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software.
Knowledge of RAF systems and procedures.
Strong English communication skills and proficiency in at least one additional official South African language.
Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Behavioural Competencies

Planning and coordination skills.
Ethical conduct and professionalism.
Client service orientation.
Sound decision-making abilities.
Dependability and trustworthiness.
Personal mastery and emotional intelligence.

Employment Equity

The Road Accident Fund is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from qualified persons with disabilities.

Important Information

Security vetting will be conducted on all successful candidates.
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Applicants who do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date of 17 June 2026 through the official Road Accident Fund careers portal.

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Legal Secretary: Magistrate Court – RAF