Legal Administrative Officer at City of Tshwane

Job Purpose

• To provide corporate litigation support

Application Requirements:

• T11: Grade 12 and studying towards a career-related tertiary qualification
• T12: An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Law or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification in Law will be an advantage
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in an administrative, constitutional, local government and civil procedure law environment
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy and being conversant in Microsoft Word, Excel,
• Project and PowerPoint
• 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

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Advanced linguistic proficiency; negotiating skills; leadership skills; project management skills; communication skills; analytical thinking skills; organisational skills

Primary Fuctions :

• Provide professional litigation support to the City
• Evaluate court processes, motion applications and summons against and for the City and decide whether the matter is to be opposed, defended or initiated
• Evaluate the facts and advise if it is in the interest of the City to sue or not
• Manage allocated litigated matters in the office by advising on the appointment of attorneys and attending consultations and court on behalf of the City
• Attend to the execution of court orders and follow up on the payment of all fees and costs incurred
• Attend to the collection of cost orders, if applicable
• Ensure that departments are informed of cases against them and advise on proactive measures to limit avoidable litigation
• Ensure that legal documents and other contractual documents are effectively drafted, reviewed, interpreted and vetted

Deadline:20th August,2025