Legal Services Officer at Chris Hani District Municipality

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• B. Proc or Bachelor of Laws at NQF level 7
• Certification of admission as an attorney or an advocate of High Court
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in legal services
• Valid driver’s license

Key Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)

• Co-ordinates and facilitates all sequences associated with legal services governance
• Gives inputs into strategies and policies associated with litigation management and plans in line with the objectives of the institution
• Analyses, plans and advises in the development of policies and by-laws that mitigate the risks of the municipality and submit to the immediate superior
• Analyses and advise council structures on governance, and guides functionaries in the implementation of the decisions taken to ensure that they are implemented in compliance with the Law
• Certifies contracts and other documents, and provide advice on the legality thereof
• Considers constitutional, commercial and common law rights of customers and third parties while considering the implications of protected disclosures
• Advises in the process relating to the implementation of the risk mitigation measures
• Provide legal advice to all committees including those that relate to governance and procurement.

Deadline:4th December,2025