Key Responsibility Areas:
Provide employment law support to the Municipality and Municipal Entities.
Providing advice or formal legal opinions on employment law matters to the Municipality and Municipal Entities.
Drafting and vetting of by-laws, contracts and other legal instruments
Conducting research and training on employment law.
Providing legal support to council committees.
Institutes, defends and conducts litigation in the Lower Courts, Labour and High Courts, Supreme Court of Appeals and Constitutional Courts.
Provide memorandum of advise and opinion on general litigation matters.
Provide an effective and responsive municipal prosecution service.
Guides the Municipality in performing its constitutional, statutory and common law duties.
Liaises with private/ public bodies and individuals on legal matters.
Attends Court with the Municipality's Attorneys or Advocates on trials or applications.
Performs administrative functions.
Considers and recommends the granting or denial of indemnity to employees facing criminal actions.
Essential Requirements:
LLB (NQF Level 8) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate (Member of the General Council of the Bar of South Africa).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
5 years relevant legal experience.
Computer Literacy.