Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
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Admission as an Attorney or Bar Advocate (passed bar examination) is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a legal environment, preferably post-admission.
Proven civil litigation experience
Legal research, advisory and legal drafting skills
Sound Knowledge of local government, legislation, policies and procedures
Computer literacy: MS Office Suite
Valid Code EB driver’s license is recommended
Experience in one or more of the following disciplines will be an added advantage: administrative law, labour law, criminal law, procurement law, conveyancing, environmental and property law.
Key Performance Areas
Provide advice on legal issues to line departments and Council structures by drafting and furnishing opinions or legal assistance
Manage the resolution of legal disputes at court and other forums and ensure adequate representation of the City’s interests
Consult, research, draft, scrutinise and amend agreements according to client’s specification, legislation, policy and delegated authority utilising approved precedents
Provide guidance and advise at council meetings and to line departments
Attend to correspondence and enquiries regarding services, systems and ongoing legal projects
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