Assistant Director: Legislation Support, Ref No. Lg

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide support to the department and municipalities to ensure legislative clarity. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience.

**Recommendation**:
An appropria tetertiary qualification in a law related field.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Assessing and submit appointment of senior managers in terms of sections 54A and 56 of the Municipal System Act and compile reports thereof; Instructing and coordinating on litigation for and against the department/MEC for Local Government and maintain the register thereof; Advice and research on legislation and provide verbal and written responses to relevant stakeholders; Maintain institutional integrity of municipalities by ensuring amendments of establishment notes; Publishing by-election notices and liaise and engage with relevant stakeholders pre and post local government election; Support the deputy director in ensuring legislative adherence in preparation towards a local government election; Reponsible for the legal resource centre.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Local government legislation; Legislative amendments; Municipal Structures Act; Municipal systems Act and applicable regulations; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Analytical skills; Interpersonal skills; Proven computer literact; Planning and organising skills.

**Remuneration**:
R 424 104 per annum (Salary Level 9)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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