City of Ekurhuleni Head of Department Corporate Legal Services

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City of Ekurhuleni Head of Department Corporate Legal Services

Reference Number: CLEG6000
Position:Head of Department: Corporate Legal Services
Remuneration Package:R 1 580 000 – R 2 370 000 per annum (TCTC)
Key Performance Areas:

  • Implement and maintain an effective legal support service to the EMM and establish a centralized, integrated and effective contract management system
  • Manage the legal compliance function of the organization and its entities inclusive of the municipal courts, the compliance to by-laws and the EMM policies
  • Implement a comprehensive Grants-in-aid programme throughout the Metro
  • Ensure the implementation of a functional general administration and auxiliary service for the Metro
  • Effectively lead and manage the Corporate and Legal Services Department

Core Requirements:

  • Relevant B degree in law or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification preferably with management orientation
  • Extensive relevant senior management experience in a similar environment
  • Strong strategic and management skills
  • Good understand of, and experience in, stakeholder relations management
  • Knowledge of and the ability to understand, interpret and implement relevant legislation applicable to local government
  • 10 years’ experience of which at least 5 years are to be at Senior Management level
  • Leadership capability with proven track record in the Public Sector
  • Strong strategic thinking skills

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to submit their CV’s and application form obtainable from our website (www.ekurhuleni.gov.zawww.ekurhuleni.gov.za) and copies of qualifications by email to critical.vacancies@ekurhuleni.gov.za
Enquiries: Tel: Lily Mputhi (011) 999 7532.  Please quote reference number on application.
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term performance based contract and in accordance with the relevant requirements.  Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act.