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Corruption Watch (CW) is a nonprofit, civil society organisation. CW receives reports of corruption from the public, investigates certain reports, exposes corruption through communications’ platforms and mobilises the public to take a stand against corruption and the abuse of public funds.

CW seeks to appoint a Legal Intern to be based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Legal Intern  

Job Description

Remuneration:  A basic stipend will be offered for the position

The Legal Intern will work under the supervision of the Legal and Investigations staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Legal research and writing
  • Factual research on specific cases and reports
  • Coordinate and manage CW’s work on access to information and CW’s participation in access to information projects
  • Assist with legal projects, campaigns workshops and seminars
  • Prepare internal briefs and memos on cases
  • General administrative assistance to legal and Investigations team

Requirements:

  • LLB Degree (recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
  • Demonstrate interest in anti-corruption and human rights work
  • Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for CW’s mission and vision
  • Advanced research skills
  • English language, both written and verbal
  • Interpersonal skills as well as ability to work closely with diverse group of professionals and different departments
  • Well organised with administrative and file management skills

Method of Application

To apply, submit your CV (maximum three pages), letter of motivation and three contactable references to [email protected]

No late applications will be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you do not hear from the organisation within 30 days of the closing date, consider your applicationunsuccessful.

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Corruption Watch is a non-profit organisation launched in January 2012. We rely on the public to report corruption to us. We use the reports as an important source of information to fight corruption and hold leaders accountable for their actions.

Corruption Watch has been fighting corruption in South Africa since January 2012 Corruption Watch is a non-profit organisation launched in January 2012. We rely on the public to report corruption to us. We use the reports as an important source of information to fight corruption and hold leaders accountable for their actions.

Communication Corruption Watch provides a platform for reporting corruption. Anyone can safely share what they experience and observe and can speak out against corruption. Our communication channels include our website, an SMS line, social media, email or post.Investigation We investigate selected reports of alleged acts of corruption, in particular those cases that have the most serious impact on our society. For instance, these may be cases involving basic health or education services which affect the most disadvantaged South Africans. We hand our findings over to the relevant authorities to take further action, and we monitor the progress of each case. We work with mainstream and community media to make sure that corruption is fully exposed through our investigative work.Research We gather and analyse information to identify patterns and hot spots of corruption. We prepare research reports on these hot spots to expose and find solutions to systemic corruption. Using our own communication platforms and the media, we share our findings with the public, like-minded non-governmental organisations and public sector bodies, all of which are undermined by corruption.Mobilisation We build campaigns that mobilise people to take a stand against corruption. Our campaigns involve the public, community groups and other organisations such as trade unions.
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0 USD Johannesburg CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Corruption Watch (RF)

Corruption Watch (CW) is a nonprofit, civil society organisation. CW receives reports of corruption from the public, investigates certain reports, exposes corruption through communications’ platforms and mobilises the public to take a stand against corruption and the abuse of public funds.

CW seeks to appoint a Legal Intern to be based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Legal Intern  

Job Description

Remuneration:  A basic stipend will be offered for the positionThe Legal Intern will work under the supervision of the Legal and Investigations staff.Responsibilities:

  • Legal research and writing
  • Factual research on specific cases and reports
  • Coordinate and manage CW’s work on access to information and CW’s participation in access to information projects
  • Assist with legal projects, campaigns workshops and seminars
  • Prepare internal briefs and memos on cases
  • General administrative assistance to legal and Investigations team

Requirements:

  • LLB Degree (recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
  • Demonstrate interest in anti-corruption and human rights work
  • Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for CW’s mission and vision
  • Advanced research skills
  • English language, both written and verbal
  • Interpersonal skills as well as ability to work closely with diverse group of professionals and different departments
  • Well organised with administrative and file management skills

Method of Application

To apply, submit your CV (maximum three pages), letter of motivation and three contactable references to [email protected]

No late applications will be accepted.Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you do not hear from the organisation within 30 days of the closing date, consider your applicationunsuccessful.

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