Manager: Administration & Legal Support Services (Piketberg) at Bergrivier Municipality

Qualification:


LLB Degree or equivalent Law Degree (NQF 7)


Experience:


Five (5) years or more relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level


Requirements:


Computer Literacy (MS Office) ∙
Code B Driver's License ∙
Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western
Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa - Read, Write and Speak) ∙
Good supervision, management, financial, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ∙
Ability to give attention to detail ∙ High level of responsibility ∙
Ability to work under pressure ∙
Ability to deal with conflict situations ∙
Good legal, writing and administration skills ∙
Must act in the position of Director Corporate Services when required ∙
Must work overtime and attend meetings after official working hours ∙
Must perform duties in any area of the municipality


Job Purpose:


Plans, leads and manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of effective Information and Communication Technology Services, Records and Archives Services, Committee and Secretarial Services, Client Services, Legal Support Services and general administrative support by amending, adjusting and reviewing policies and procedures against departmental, statutory and audit guidelines ∙ Providing strategic advice to the Director, Municipal Manager and Council with respect to legal services in accordance with relevant legislation


Key Performance Areas:


Identifies, defines and implements the immediate, short and long term managerial objectives and plans (3 to 5 years) associated with the provision of administrative support to departments ∙ Initiates, plans, develops and drives long term plans for the human resource functionality in respect of the Department ∙
Manages, directs and controls outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity and performance of personnel in the department ∙
Manages and co-ordinates procedures and processes associated with maintaining employment relations and workplace peace ∙
Manages the implementation of financial controls/procedures and provides information to support financial planning sequences ∙


Date of acceptance: 01 April 2026 or as soon possible