Moses Kotane Research Institute invites South African qualified candidates to apply for the Experiential Learner: Legal & Corporate Affairs post 2026.
Application Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Location: Durban, MKRI Office, South Africa
About the Opportunity
The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) is inviting applications for the re-advertised position of Experiential Learner: Legal & Corporate Affairs within the Corporate Services Unit.
This position is offered on a 24 months fixed-term contract and comes with a stipend of R13 000 to R16 000 per month.
Post Details
- Position: Experiential Learner: Legal & Corporate Affairs
- Reference Number: EL/LEGAL-02/2026
- Business Unit: Corporate Services Unit
- Number of Posts: 1
- Centre: Durban, MKRI Office
- Stipend: R13 000 – R16 000
- Contract Duration: 24 months fixed term contract
Background
The Moses Kotane Research Institute is mandated to stimulate a sustainable provincial economy through research, development and innovation, and to strategically lead in innovation and maritime co-ordination and implementation activities to respond to the needs of the provincial economy.
To fulfil this mandate, the institution is looking to appoint an experiential learner in Legal and Corporate Affairs to strengthen organisational capacity by providing legal and administrative support to the Manager: Legal and Corporate Affairs, ensuring efficient processes and timely delivery of compliance-related tasks.
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate must have:
- LLB (NQF 8)
- Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa
- Completed Practical Legal Training or Pupillage
- 2026 Letter of Good Standing issued by the Legal Practice Council
- A valid driver’s licence
The following will be added advantages:
- LLM (NQF 9)
- 2 years’ experience in Commercial, Corporate and Labour Law, including CCMA
- Contract drafting and management experience
- Intellectual Property Law qualification
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate must have:
- Analytical and research skills
- Ability to work independently
- Drafting of legal contracts and legal opinions
- Drafting and review of policies
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist with:
- Provision of legal administration support and coordination of contracts
- HR, Legal, and Compliance Administration
- Contract Management, including drafting, vetting, review, coordination and administration of contracts
- Policy drafting and review
- Legal Secretariat Services
- Other relevant Corporate Services Unit duties
Disqualifiers
Any candidate who has pending or criminal conviction cases, pending or disciplinary records, and non-South African citizens will be immediately disqualified from the selection process.
How to Apply
Email address: recruitment@moseskotane.com
Applications must clearly state the position applied for and the reference number in the subject line.
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Recently certified copy of ID
- Recently certified copy of driver’s licence
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications not older than 6 months
For technical queries, applicants can also contact the HR Administrator via recruitment@moseskotane.com.
Candidates who do not hear from MKRI within 6 weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.