Assistant Director: Legal Support, Ref No. CAS 57/2024 at Western Cape Government

• Job Purpose    
• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide legal support and advisory services to the public entity Heritage Western Cape. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year relevant post school qualification LLB with 2 years articles; A minimun of 3 years experience in the legal environment.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Administrative law; Working in government; Training in heritage related disciplines; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Conduct assessments of competency of local authorities with regards to the facilitation of devolution of powers and functions in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) to capacitate local authorities; Provide legal support to Heritage Western Cape management, council, committees and staff; Conduct training and capacity building exercises and raise awareness; Financial Management; People Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Human Resource Management; Legal; Management of Finances in line with PFMA; Project Management; Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Planning & Organising; Analytical thinking; Conflict resolution.