Legal Advisor , Ba-phalaborwa Municipality

BA-PHALABORWA MUNICIPALITY

The Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, with its seat in Phalaborwa, invites applications from suitably, experienced and dynamic individuals for the following positions:

Corporate Services Department

Legal Advisor

Basic salary: R270 327.07 per annum (Level 03)

Requirements:

• A 3-year Bachelor of Laws degree
• A Certificate of Qualified to Practice and to be Admitted as an Attorney of the Court
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience
• In addition, experience in Labour Law or Local Government will be an added advantage
• A valid driver's licence
• Computer literacy
• Extensive knowledge of Labour Law and Local Government legislation
• Knowledge of policy development, monitoring and evaluation as well as interpretation of statutes
• Knowledge of development and adoption of by laws
• Knowledge of applicable legislation to the Municipality
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Knowledge of contract management
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• The ability to compile management reports
• Excellent legal drafting and writing skills
• The ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.

Key performance areas:

• Provide legal advisory services to the Municipality by providing excellent, accurate and appropriate legal opinion
• Develop, monitor, evaluate and review contracts and other legal instruments
• Interpret statutes and contracts
• Investigate and prosecute or preside over disciplinary matters
• Liaise with the office of the state law advices and the State Attorney in respect of litigation for and against the Municipality.

Please Note:

• Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify any application
• Candidates who canvass to any Councillor or Senior Official for preference will immediately be disqualified from the selection process or from any appointment
• Short-listed applicants will be screened for criminal records and/or any pending cases
• Applicants who are not invited for interviews within 30 working days should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful
• The Municipality reserves the right to appoint any applicant or not make any appointment.

A covering letter including the position being applied for and including certified copies of qualifications and a Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded to the Municipal Manager, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, Private Bag X01020, Phalaborwa 1390 or hand deliver to Office No H29, Human Resource division, for the attention Ms A Mahlabela, Room No H19. No faxed applications will be accepted.

Closing date: 10 January 2014

Enquiries should be directed to Ms A Mahlabela at (015) 780-6482 or Mrs DT Malebe at (015) 780-6313.

We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.