Manager Legal Services at Knysna Municipality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in law (LLB advantageous)
• 5 – 8 years relevant legal experience of which, at least two years in a local government environment will be an added advantage
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Package)
• Compliance with the Municipal Minimum Competency (MMC) Financial Management will be an
• advantage
• Proficiency in English and at least one of the other official languages of the Western Cape Province

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Identifies with the broad Legal Services strategy and defines, implements and monitors short-term plans/objectives
• Manage key processes, procedural and legal applications associated with the legal function
• Manage the flow of legal communication/advice/opinion from/to the organisation, media and broader communities
• Align and implement key legal requirements with respect to upholding the image and/or maintaining a positive perception of the Municipality in terms of Litigation Management
• Administer all processes relating to property related matters (acquisition, disposal, leases, administration, donations, servitudes, notarial agreements, deeds of sale and ownership confirmation of properties,mco-ordinate conveyancing processes)
• Management of Human Resources in the Division in line with municipal policies and procedure and applicable legislation
• Provide inputs for budgetary purposes and ensure proper expenditure control measure to promote sound financial management practices
• Supervision of subordinates

CLOSING DATE: 5 MARCH 2026