Job Description

Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 1,461,024 to R 1,805,488 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type
Fixed Term Contract

Workplace:

Germiston Civic Centre, Germiston

Key performance areas

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Ensure an effective and efficient legal and procedural support as well as secretarial service to Council and its Committees within the Legislature branch of the CoE Provide leadership and strategic direction to the division in order to ensure effective and efficient operations of the division Ensure the provision of Committees and Secretariat Services to Council and its Committees to ensure that Council efficiently and effectively perform its scrutiny and oversight role Ensure legislative compliance to legal requirements imposed by National and Provincial legislation to ensure compliance to legal requirements Ensure the provision of procedural support services to ensure compliance to Standing Rules and Orders Ensure the provision of legal advisory service to the Legislature to ensure compliance to legislation and policies Provide legal and administrative support to the Speaker in respect of the enforcement of the Code of Conduct for Councillors to ensure compliance to the Code of Conduct Ensure liaison and information sharing with internal and external stakeholders and institutions to ensure improved research studies and access to information relevant to the CoE Manage staff to ensure compliance to legislation, conditions of service and creating an enabling working environment Manage the financial resources of the division to ensure sound financial management

Core Requirements

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Relevant Degree in Research and Legislative Studies or Law Degree or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification 8 - 10 years extensive relevant experience preferably in Legislature and Local Government Administration Experience in strategic planning and management Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and procedures Project management skills Strong knowledge of research methodology and report writing skills Leadership skills Negotiation and communication skills Computer literacy A valid driver's license
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.

Note:

The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.


Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. 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 City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.


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