Position: Legal Administrator

Department: Legal

Closing Date: 12 September 2025


JOB PURPOSE

This position, reporting to the Professional Managers: Legal and Legal Advisor: Compliance Management, is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Legal Department. The role ensures the efficient management of disciplinary and litigation case files, contributing to the seamless execution of legal processes and maintaining accurate, complete, and accessible records.


In addition, the role provides legal and administrative support to the debtor management process, assisting in the recovery of outstanding debts on behalf of the IRBA. The role also supports the IRBA’s compliance and information management functions, with a particular focus on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). This includes ensuring that all compliance-related matters are promptly identified, appropriately mitigated, and accurately reported, thereby supporting IRBA’s ongoing adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.


The incumbent will also support debtor management and departmental planning activities.


Duties:

Case File Management

Administrative Support

Records Management

Debtors Support

Ad-hoc Projects

PAIA Management

POIPA Management


Qualifications:

Diploma in Law/Paralegal Studies or equivalent


Experience and Competencies:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a legal and/or similar administrative role.

Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.


CVs must be e-mailed to hr@irba.co.za by the closing date.