City of Tshwane is classified as a Category A Grade 6 urban municipality by the Municipal Demarcation Board in terms of section 4 of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998). The Municipality was established on 5 December 2000 through the integration of various municipalities and councils that had previously served the greater Pr...
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A postgraduate qualification in law will be an advantage
Being an admitted attorney or advocate with sound knowledge of the principles of law will be an added advantage
At least six years’ relevant working experience in legislative drafting by-laws, opinions, development of policies, legal research, delegations or legal comments on reports
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
Primary functions
Provide legal advice and comments relating to concept legislation, bills and local legislation (by-laws and tariffs).
Represent the Legal Counsel Division at internal and external meetings, consultations and negotiations and render a legal service during such meetings.
Provide written and oral legal opinions to the administration, committees of Council and Council regarding any matter related to the business of local government
Draft legal comments on all reports to be submitted for consideration by the administration, committees of Council and Council.
Ensure compliance with legislation and policy and to protect the interests of the City
Assist in the drafting and implementation of policies.
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