Deputy Director: Municipal Governance at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) NQF level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, a certificate in legislative drafting coupled with 3 years middle management experience with relevant local government knowledge post qualification, Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court and a driver’s license.  

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

The successful candidate must have:-

• Knowledge of relevant legislation; the legal framework of Local Government; Awareness and understanding of the municipal environment; Policy analysis; Project management; Research and development of legislation; Practical demonstration of knowledge in Supply Chain Management; Planning; Conflict resolution; Team development; Decision making; Problem solving; Time management; Management of finances; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Communication with other Government Organisations, Private Sector; computer literacy (MS Word, Excel); Valid driver’s licence.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will be required to support and monitor efficient municipal governance and compliance with the following responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor the executive authorities of municipalities;
• Assess the municipal council institutional framework and administer the legislative processes associated therewith;
• Facilitate the regulating and processing of municipal electoral matters;
• Support, monitor and guide municipalities with their legislative authority;
• Drafting of legal documents;
• Management of resources.