RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Provide legal opinions and oversee, co-ordinate and facilitate the sourcing of expert legal opinions and the outsourcing of legal support services

-Collaborate with colleagues and effectively assess and communicate the implications of legal and regulatory requirements on compliance,technical, product design, and operational choices in municipalities; Communicate and negotiates with external parties (external counsel, service providers, etc.) in respect of drafting legal documentation.

- Qualification: Bachelor of Law (LLB) / Postgraduate degree
- Admitted Attorney/ Advocate ( recommended )
- At least 4-6 years of operational experience in legal services
- Understanding of The South African Local Government environment.
- Excellent knowledge of South African legislation.
- Knowledge of legislation governing the public and local government sector and interpretation of it.
- Understanding of cyber law / information technology related legislation
- Understand corporate governance and legal compliance regulations.
- Advanced understanding of the local government sector from a business and legal perspective.