Job Requirements
An appropriate 4-year legal qualification or LLB; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in a legal support or related environment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, prescripts, legislation and procedures; Public administration; Skills needed: Research, analysis, and application of legislation; Applied strategic thinking; Decision making; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Analysing and fact-finding skills; Project Management.
Duties
Manage the provision of specialised support on governance issues in response to municipalities needs; Manage the provision of specialised support on governance issues in response to municipalities needs; Review approaches to support with the aim to improve such based on lessons learnt; Manage the advocacy and capacity building regarding anti-corruption, fraud and maladministration policies and guidelines in municipalities; Performance and information management and reporting; Manage Human Resources of the component; Plan the components budget and manage income and expenditure; The following will be advantageous; Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations; Manage the provision of assistance with regard to functional and operational legal support and assistance in respect of formal provincial interventions justified or required in terms of Section 139 of the Constitution and the Western Cape Monitoring and Support of Municipalities Act.
What is the Salary
R896 436 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Location
Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
Apply Before:
26 January 2026
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Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER