VACANCY
In terms of its Employment
Equity Plan, the
Nelson
Mandela
Bay
Municipality is committed
to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race,
gender, creed and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be
considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited
from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned
position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
LEGAL ADVISOR: LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
(LEGAL
SERVICES)
POSITION CODE: 180030
TASK Grade 12 (R337 332 – R468 996 per annum)
(Basic
salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications
and experience required:
- An appropriate
tertiary legal qualification (NQF Level 7).
- At least three years’
working experience in a legal advisory environment.
- Appropriate career-related
experience in a municipal or public service legal environment.
- Admitted attorney or
advocate (passed Bar Exam).
Key attributes and competencies:
- An understanding of delictual
claims, collections and litigation-related matters.
- A sound knowledge of
the Municipal Systems Act and other applicable local government
legislation.
- Computer literacy and excellent report-writing skills.
- Understanding
corporate, legislative administration, administration of by-laws and
delegation of powers.
- Computer literacy and
excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to draft and
review by-laws.
Job purpose:
- Providing effective
legal support on claims, litigation and collections-related matters.
- Legal opinion and
advisory work.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any
requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening,
security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical
Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and
Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal
leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications must be made and submitted
electronically; hand delivered or mailed applications for these positions will
not be accepted.
Kindly note that all applications for employment
should be completed and submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za(go to "Vacancies’ to find the official employment application form of the
Nelson
Mandela
Bay
Municipality).
The completed application form must be submitted electronically from this site,
accompanied by certified and scanned copies of academic qualifications and a
CV.
Please complete one employment application form per
vacancy.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the
Receptionist, tel: 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2018 by noon.
Ref.
71 – 14 May 2018