MKRI Experiential Learner: Legal & Corporate Affairs 2026 – Apply by 20 March
The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) has re-advertised its Experiential Learner: Legal & Corporate Affairs position as part of the Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) Experiential Learnerships 2026. This chance comes with a tight deadline: applications close on 20 March 2026—tomorrow from today. The role sits in the Durban MKRI Office on a 24 months fixed-term contract, paying a stipend of R13 000 to R16 000 per month. Reference number EL/LEGAL-02/2026 marks this single opening. Read on for full details on who qualifies, what the job involves, how to apply, and tips to boost your odds.
MKRI looks for talent in its Corporate Services Unit to fill this spot. The institute works to build a strong provincial economy. It does this through research, growth plans, new ideas, and leading efforts in innovation plus maritime work. This learnership helps by giving legal and admin support to the Manager: Legal and Corporate Affairs. That keeps compliance tasks running smooth and on time.
Here are the key post details at a glance:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Qualified candidates need these minimum requirements:
- LLB (NQF 8)—that’s a bachelor’s degree in law.
- 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.
Added advantages include:
- LLM (NQF 9)—a master’s in law.
- 2 years’ experience in Commercial, Corporate and Labour Law, including CCMA cases.
- Contract drafting and management experience.
- Intellectual Property Law qualification.
The right person brings essential knowledge, skills, and strengths to the role. These help handle legal work well.
- Analytical and research skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Drafting of legal contracts and legal opinions.
- Drafting and review of policies.
Key duties focus on support in legal and admin areas. The learner will help with these tasks:
- Provision of legal administration support and coordination of contracts.
- HR, Legal, and Compliance Administration.
- Contract Management, including drafting, vetting (checking contracts carefully), review, coordination and administration of contracts.
- Policy drafting and review.
- Legal Secretariat Services.
- Other relevant Corporate Services Unit duties.
Watch out for these disqualifiers—they end your chance right away:
Pending or criminal conviction cases.
Pending or disciplinary records.
Non-South African citizens.
To dodge these pitfalls, double-check your record before applying. Confirm your South African citizenship. Get all documents certified fresh—no old copies.
Follow these steps to apply right:
- Send your email to [email protected].
- Put the position and reference in the subject line, like “Experiential Learner: Legal & Corporate Affairs EL/LEGAL-02/2026”.
- Attach a detailed CV.
- Add a recently certified copy of your ID.
- Include a recently certified copy of your driver’s licence.
- Submit certified copies of qualifications—not older than 6 months.
- For questions, email the same address.
If you hear nothing in 6 weeks, count your application as unsuccessful. Tip: Get copies certified today since time is short. Tailor your CV to show legal skills like drafting or research.
MKRI stands out for its drive to meet provincial needs. It pushes innovation to grow the economy, with a key spot in the MKRI Durban Office. This learnership offers hands-on training in contract management and compliance rules. Recent LLB grads find it perfect to gain real skills and build their career.