Appointment requirements
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Law or any other study field related to the position
At least nine years' working experience in a strategic legal services support environment, preferably in local government with four years' managerial experience
Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence and own transport
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Primary functions
Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section
Ensure that accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements
Prepare capital and operating estimates for the department
Approve and control project-related expenditure against budget allocations
Identify and define immediate, short- and long-term objectives
Deliver strategic legal support services
Manage and oversee the establishment, stabilisation, consolidation and sustainability of municipal entities governance initiatives within the City of Tshwane
Manage and oversee the establishment, stabilisation, consolidation and sustainability of specialised commercial legal support initiatives
Provide specialised legal services responsibilities in relation to legislated context responsibilities, more specifically (but not limited) to the context of legislation
Provide comprehensive legal services to the institution to safeguard City of Tshwane interests in legal-related matters
Ensure the legal and regulatory compliance of the City of Tshwane