Minimum Qualification requirements & Experience:<\/p>\n
\tA university degree in law (e.g. BProc \/BCom Law or LLB) is required.
\n\tAt least five years proven litigation and legal experience (private or public sector).
\n\tA minimum of five years in senior legal advisory or managerial role.
\n\tManagement Development for Municipal Finance (CPMD) in line with minimum competency requirements as per Notice no R493 in
\n\tGovernment Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage. (added advantage).
\n\tValid driver’s licence.
\n\tRequired Technical Skills,<\/p>\n
Competencies and Attributes:<\/p>\n
\tVerbal and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
\n\tComputer literacy and excellent report writing skills.
\n\tUnderstanding of public sector procurement processes, municipal and administrative law as well as administration of by-laws and delegation of powers and related matters.
\n\tA sound knowledge of the Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, the Supply Chain Management Regulations, Labour Relations Act and other applicable local government legislation.
\n\tProvide expert legal advice to the MM & Management as well as
\n\tCouncil on a wide range of corporate, governance, and businessrelated matters.
\n\tEnsure full compliance with, but not limited to, the MFMA (and all Treasury Regulations), Companies Act, POPIA, all Local Government Legislation, IGR and Fiscal Relations Act, Cyber Crimes Act, Property
\n\tControl Trust Act, and all other applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks.
\n\tDraft, review, and interpret contracts, agreements, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure legal soundness and mitigate risks.
\n\tOversee the contract lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, monitoring, renewal, and termination, ensuring proper record-keeping and adherence to obligations.
\n\tDraft and issue legal opinions and advisory notes on general legal matters, corporate governance, intellectual property, trademarks, labour relations, and related matters.
\n\tProvide proactive legal risk assessments, compliance checklist and propose strategies to manage and mitigate legal exposure.
\n\tSupport the MM, Management and Council with legal input during strategic planning, transactions, and decision-making processes.
\n\tMonitor, interpret, and communicate changes in legislation and regulations, advising on their implications for Victor Khanye Local Municipality.
\n\tDevelop and maintain policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks to strengthen corporate governance and accountability.
\n\tManage relationships with external legal counsel, including briefing, oversight, and cost management.
\n\tRepresent the entity in all legal proceedings, negotiations, and regulatory engagements as required.
\n\tDeliver training and awareness sessions for staff and executives on compliance, governance, and legal risk management.
\n\tSupport dispute resolution, litigation management, and settlement negotiations in the best interest of the entity.
\n\tEnsure the protection of Victor Khanye Local Municipality\u2019s intellectual property and legal rights locally and internationally.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in the development and implementation of Victor Khanye Local Municipality strategies.
\n\tContribute input into the conceptualisation and development of the Victor Khanye Local Municipality business strategy. Conceptualise, develop the Governance strategy in particular a focus on legal outputs as well as compliance.
\n\tDevelop, implement and manage all legal functions operations.
\n\tImplement the approved Council Governance strategy and resolutions.
\n\tEnsure professional written and well researched legal opinions and advice to MPAC on request. Legal advices must be thorough, easy to read and understand and appropriate for each scenario, showing impacts as well as providing options.
\n\tDrafting of Memos: Key deliverables will require consultations with legal experts in the municipal and government space. This includes compiling risk advisories, providing legal opinions in terms of any Acts that govern VKLM, and associated regulations, compiling drafts, obtaining approvals and assist in the publishing of legislative amendments and regulations in the Government Gazette.
\n\tOversee the development of an integrated contracts management system. Keep Management abreast of all related deadlines and compliance matters.
\n\tThis portfolio requires formal litigation, for and against VKLM, including preparation, instituting and defending VKLM in corporate legal proceedings, disputes, labour disputes, recoveries and compliance matters.
\n\tEnsure that the internal communication system work.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
www.vklm.gov.za<\/p>\n
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