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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An LLB degree and admission as an Attorney or Advocate (Passed Bar Examination)
Minimum of 5 years (Senior) experience in the relevant legal environment
Minimum 8 years (Principal) experience in the relevant legal environment
Proven experience within a local government environment will be an added advantage
Knowledge of local government legislation, policies and procedures
Valid driver’s license
Key Performance Areas
Deliver a progressive professional legal service functionality in the office of the City Manager and Executive Committees, Sub Councils, Political Structures and Line Departments
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 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 organization.
Provide a high-level advisory and consulting service on policy and complex problems
Comment on various governance matters, such as contract terminations, declarations, property disposal deviations and contractual agreements.
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