Divisional Head: City Secretariat - CLEG19244 at Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and other support services to the Mayoral Committee, Mayoral Committee Sub-committees, Mayoral Clusters, the MayCo assistance system, Administration/City Manager’s committees, and any other committees created by MayCo and  SMT
• Provide timely and organized information to the Mayoral Committee on matters submitted for decision and action
• Conduct technical research and special studies on specific policy issues and provide advice to MayCo and EXCO on policy matters and the legal soundness of the decisions to be taken
• Review and critically evaluate MayCo and SMT submissions and briefing notes to ensure quality, relevance, and appropriateness and that such documents have been developed in accordance with municipal guidelines
• Communicate decisions arising from the MayCo, MayCo sub-committees, SMT, and SMT sub-committees to relevant departmental officers
• Maintain an efficient records management system, including MayCo and SMT archives and library
• Coordinate the activities and functions of the leader of Government business
• Develop and implement strategies to monitor compliance with Council, and implementation of MayCo and SMT resolutions
• Identify and arrange training programmes for MayCo members, SMT members and other committees regarding fiduciary/governance responsibilities
• To ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of all committees of the MayCo and SMT
• Provide legal advice during the meetings on decisions to be taken
• Exercise other functions and powers as may be provided by law or directed by the City Manager

Job Requirements

• LLB/BA Law/BCom Law or equivalent NQF level 7
• A professional qualification will be an added advantage (admitted Attorney or Advocate)
• 5 years’ experience in law, post qualification
• Relevant management experience in law or similar environment shall be an added advantage
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• An understanding of political and administrative structures
• Operational financial management skills
• Knowledge and information management skills
• Programme and project management skills
• Risk management skills
• Superior communication skills