LESE100-2026 LEGAL ADVISOR (2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT: GROUP LEGAL AND SECRETARIAT SERVICES

Division: Legal Counsel

Section: Various sections in the division  

Location: Tshwane House

Reference number

LESE100-2026

Position

LEGAL ADVISOR (2 POSTS)

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T15

Scale

R652 931,00 – R906 864,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R862 995,00 – R1 186 203,00 per annum 

Job purpose

To deliver a service to internal and external clients regarding corporate legal advice and compliance

Appointment 

requirements

LLB or any other relevant legal degree

A postgraduate qualification in law will be an advantage

Being an admitted attorney or advocate with sound knowledge of the principles of law will be an added advantage

At least six years’ relevant working experience in legislative drafting by-laws, opinions, development of policies, legal research, delegations or legal comments on reports

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy and being conversant in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Competency requirements of the post

Written communication: Communicate complex information in a manner that is understandable (language and format) to the specific audience

Information strategy: Ability to develop strategies for the management and storage of electronic content

Technical strategy and planning: Demonstrate an ability to develop a technical strategy for the organisation and plan the rollout of appropriate systems

Installation and integration: Capacity to install specific hardware and software solutions in different environments

Communication: Capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to the verbal and written communication of others

Primary functions

Provide legal advice and comments relating to concept legislation, bills and local legislation (by-laws and tariffs).

Represent the Legal Counsel Division at internal and external meetings, consultations and negotiations and render a legal service during such meetings.

Provide written and oral legal opinions to the administration, committees of Council and Council regarding any matter related to the business of local government

Draft legal comments on all reports to be submitted for consideration by the administration, committees of Council and Council.

Ensure compliance with legislation and policy and to protect the interests of the City

Assist in the drafting and implementation of policies.

SAP

S70017204; S70017215

New/natural attrition

WPC approved

Enquiries

Christo Geldenhuys (012 358 8446) or Pieter Robinson (012 358 7434)