LESE101-2026 LEGAL ADVISOR

DEPARTMENT: GROUP LEGAL AND SECRETARIAT SERVICES

Division: Contract Management

Section: Contract Governance Compliance and Administration

Location: Tshwane House

Reference number

LESE101-2026

Position

LEGAL ADVISOR

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 932,00 – R906 864,00 per annum  

Estimated

remuneration package

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

Job purpose

To deliver a contract governance compliance and administration function to the City of Tshwane

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, opinions, development of policies, legal research or court process

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 and drafting: Ability to communicate complex legal information in understandable documents for specific audiences

Ethics and professionalism: Ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest

Interpersonal relationships: Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the City

Litigation management: Ability to manage legal disputes brought against the City by applying legal procedures and managing stakeholders to resolve the legal matter

Primary functions

Act as the first point of contact for legal and contractual matters

Draft different types of contracts and agreements

Review various contracts and agreements

Vet various contracts and agreements

Provide legal advice on contractual matters to City departments

Consult with client departments on contract and agreement-related matters, including but not limited to JBCC, NEC3, GCC and other types of contracts

Advise internal departments on contractual risk and provide guidance on contractual disputes

Provide general advice and support on areas of contractual legislation, such as verification of documents and approval of forms

Render opinions and comments on contracts and legislative interpretation, where necessary

SAP

S70017171

New/natural attrition

WPC approved

Enquiries

Christo Geldenhuys (012 358 8446) or Edith Kgatla (012 358 7416)