Director: UFS Law Clinic (post level 5) (contract appointment: 5 years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term) (Job ID 6257) – (1945)

The University of the Free State is seeking a Director for its Law Clinic. The successful candidate will provide strategic, operational, and professional leadership to ensure the Clinic’s effective functioning as both a legal service provider and a clinical legal education environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic direction for the UFS Law Clinic, aligned with the Faculty and University’s strategic goals.
• Managing the delivery of legal services in areas such as family law, labour disputes, housing, delict, and contractual matters.
• Supervising admitted attorneys, candidate attorneys, and legal interns, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborating with academic staff in clinical legal education, integrating practical training into the LLB curriculum.
• Managing the Clinic’s budget, including funding applications, donor relations, and Legal Aid SA grants.

Inherent Job Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• An LLB degree on NQF Level 8.
• Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa in good standing.
• A minimum of six (6) years’ post-admission legal experience, with at least four (4) years in a leadership or management role.
• Registration with the Legal Practice Council (LPC).

Applications must be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Incomplete applications will not be considered.