Assistant Director: Legal X2 MN 3762/24 at Midvaal Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Relevant B-degree or equivalent Legal Qualification (e.g., LLB, B.Iuris, or B.Proc).
• Valid Driver’s License with own vehicle.
• Meet MFMA Minimum Competency Requirements or qualify for dispensation.
• Preference given to admitted attorneys.
• Knowledge of court processes and application of the law will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Proven management skills, including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills.
• Project management and financial management skills.
• Specific attention to detail and research skills.
• Competence in interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable regulations/policies.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a legal environment; municipal experience will be an added advantage.

Duties:

• Perform professional legal, operational, analytical, and administrative functions, including advising, drafting, reporting, and compiling written letters, opinions, and reports.
• Attend meetings to ensure municipal compliance with national and provincial legislation, regulations, by-laws, and policies to promote good governance.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing by-laws, valuation roll administration, financial declarations of Councillors, and legal advertisements on compliance matters.
• Manage receipt and publication of adverts, objections related to the valuation roll, the valuation appeal process, and signing the roll.
• Attend to legal matters involving the Council as required.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, legal documents, policies, and by-laws.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining systems of delegations and municipal codes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all related matters.
• Handle publication of notices and adverts related to specific legislation, regulations, and applicable policies.
• Perform administrative duties related to comments on items, contracts, property reports, service level agreements, etc.
• Attend Bid Specification and Bid Evaluation Committee meetings and provide legal advice.
• Provide secretarial support related to MPAC and assist in compiling the oversight report on statutory reports, such as the annual report.
• Represent the Legal Section at meetings, hearings, and tribunals as delegated on an ad hoc basis.
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested by management.