NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MIDNIGHT, 7 MAY 2026
We are excited to announce a 12-month internship opportunity for one paralegal intern at our Mpumalanga office. This opportunity is open to candidates who:
* * Are between the ages of 18 and 34;
* Have never held a full-time position before, and preferably have not participated in a learnership or internship before;
* Are South African Citizens;
* Have a minimum qualification of Matric;
* Must have the following qualifications noted below;
* Are not currently in full-time studies and can attend this internship full-time;
* Are willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific checks required for your role; and
* Live within 50km of our office, which is situated in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
The internship starts on the 1st of July 2026 and ends on the 30th of June 2027.
- Reporting to the team leader;
- Collaborating with the social workers, consultant, immigration lawyer, and team leader;
- Managing the caseload from intake through processing and filing;
- Preparing applications for permanent residency and secondary benefits for foreign nationals;
- Processing and filing national- and immigrant applications;
- Gathering applications and information from external clients;
- Keeping clients apprised of the progress of their cases;
- Ability to manage immigration inquiries, gather required information, and keep clients informed of progress;
- Maintaining hard copy files and entering data into an immigration case management system; and
- Responding to immigration inquiries promptly and adhering to submission deadlines.
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications
- Completed LLB degree, Paralegal or BCOM Law;
- Ability to collaborate with immigration attorneys and regional paralegal managers;
- Extensive knowledge of visa, permanent residency, and secondary benefit applications;
- High attention to detail;
- Good understanding of the migration and legal framework;
- A passion for and understanding of migration;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent MS Office and spreadsheet/database development skills;
- Able to handle multiple projects, prioritise work and work effectively under limited supervision;
- Able to work under pressure and deliver under short timeframes; and
- Good project management skills.
We will also require a completed application form, a certified copy of your ID no
older than 3 months, a certified copy of your highest qualification, and Form 30.
Email your CV and cover letter, clearly stating which position and area you are applying for (e.g., Johannesburg, Pretoria, Musina; the advert states the area the job is for), along with all other requirements listed above, to info@outreachfoundation.co.za. DO NOT SEND VIA FACEBOOK OR ANY OTHER WAY.
Note: As mentioned above, you must be willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific check required for your job role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Outreach Foundation reserves the right not to make an appointment.