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
At least 8 years’ experience in a relevant legal environment, preferable post-admission
Computer literacy in MS Office Suite
Proven experience within a local government environment will be an added advantage, including experience in legal compliance and legal risk management.
Knowledge of local government legislation, policies and procedures.
Valid driver’s licence
Key Performance Areas
Provide a progressive, high-level legal services to the Office of the City Manager and Executive Directors, ensuring effective and efficient legal support to Council, Council Committees, Sub Councils,
Political Structures, and Line Departments.
To supervise, coordinate and manage the work delivered by junior staff.
Research all relevant legislation, case law and articles to provide sound and up to date advice.
Draft and provide legal opinions based on findings of research.
Effective and efficient case management of matters within a set turnaround time.
Promotion of the City’s legal interests and safeguard it against any undue legal risk.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, By-laws and Policies of the City.
Play a more focused and wide-ranging research, problem solving, design and standard setting role.
Make substantial input and provide direction with regards to
Council internal processes, with an impact across the organisation.
Provide a high-level advisory and consulting service on policy and complex problems.
Comment on various governance matters, such as declarations, property disposal deviations and contractual agreements.
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