Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Staying with a position or plan of action until the desired objective is obtained or is no longer reasonably attainable.
Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organisations to help achieve business goals.
The ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Clearly conveying information and ideas through word based communication to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Clearly conveying information and ideas to individuals or groups in a verbal manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
The following skills/tools are beneficial, but not necessary to qualify for the
opportunity.
and
could
have a
Bachelor of Laws (Extended Programme)
and
could
have a
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
and
must
have a qualification in the discipline of
Law
and
could
have a
Bachelor of Laws
and
must complete their qualification
on or before
30 March 2026
The ideal candidate
must have an aggregate of
at least
60 %
The ideal candidate
must
have work rights in South Africa
Required to be eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Harris Nupen Molebatsi Inc. (HNM) is a boutique law firm offering personalised services to its clients. The founding partners have over 90 years’ experience collectively with expertise in administrative, corporate, commercial, constitutional, employment, public procurement and intellectual property law. HNM’s clients include corporates, multi-national corporations, government, state-owned entities as well as non-profit organisations, in South Africa, Africa and internationally.
HNM articles commencing in 2026 presents candidates with a unique opportunity to be exposed to a number of areas of law, at the highest-level and to do so as part of a small and dynamic team. Throughout this period, you will be working in an environment that is inclusive, focused on mentorship and seeks to develop outstanding lawyers.
In selecting candidates, we look for individuals who demonstrate a commitment to excellence; a passion for the law; and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
We invite candidates who possess these characteristics to embark on their legal training with HNM.
Who we are looking for:
• A completed LLB degree by the end of the 2025 academic year, preferably with an undergraduate bachelor’s degree;
• Strong academic results with a cumulative average of at least 60%;
• Computer literate;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptability
Applied Learning
Attention to Detail
Client Focus
Communication (oral)
Communication (written)
Problem Solving
Relationship building
Resilience / Tenacity
Teamwork
Time Management/Priority Setting
