Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Legal Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
About the OPFA Legal Internship Programme
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is offering Legal Internship opportunities for graduates interested in pension funds law, legal investigations, and complaint resolution processes.
The internship programme will run for a period of 24 months and aims to provide graduates with practical legal workplace experience within the pension funds and regulatory environment.
Position Details
Legal Intern
- Reference Number: OPFA/LI/2026/01
- Department: New Complaints Unit
- Employment Type: Contract
- Duration: 24 Months
- Salary: Market Related
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- LLB Degree
Added Advantages
The following will serve as added advantages:
- Certificate in Pension Funds Law
- Practical Legal Training
Key Responsibilities
Successful interns will:
- Attend to walk-in pension fund complaints
- Assist with lodging new complaints
- Draft and send correspondence to parties
- Conduct investigations into complaints
- Draft determinations according to workflow requirements
- Maintain complaint files and records
- Follow up on responses and undertakings
- Request investigation reports
- Save responses and documents on the Respond software system
- Submit weekly and monthly statistics to team leaders
Required Competencies
Candidates should possess:
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Planning and organisational abilities
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to investigate and resolve complaints
- Resilience and professionalism
- Legal interpretation and argument skills
Behavioural Attributes
Suitable candidates should be:
- Passionate about service delivery
- Compassionate towards complainants and members of the public
- Deadline-driven and energetic
- Team players
- Professional and ethical
- Able to work under pressure
How to Apply
Apply Online for OPFA Legal Internships 2026
You can also visit the official OPFA vacancies page:
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Comprehensive CV
- Qualifications
- All relevant supporting documents
Important Notes
- Persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
- Late applications will not be considered
- The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment
- If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful