Contracts & Compliance Internship

Job Description

The Mvula Trust, a developmental NGO, is offering a 12-month internship for an Intern: Contracts & Compliance based at their head office in Midrand. The role supports the operations unit under the Manager: Contracts and Compliance and is ideal for recent LLB graduates seeking hands-on experience in contract law, compliance, and procurement law within the infrastructure and NGO sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree
• 0–1 year of experience (graduates welcome)
• Basic knowledge of interpretation of statutes
• Basic understanding of contract law (drafting and interpretation)
• Basic knowledge of compliance and procurement law
• Understanding of construction contracts is advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, vetting, interpretation, and execution of contracts
• Advise internal stakeholders on compliance and contractual matters
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and finance on contract terms and pricing
• Maintain contractual records and manage correspondence
• Assist in developing policies and SOPs that align with legal frameworks
• Support risk identification and mitigation processes
• Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings and workshops
• Provide legal opinions to assist in preventing potential litigation
• Gain working knowledge of construction industry contracts and NGO operations