City of Cape Town
Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city and its second-largest by population. It plays a key role in national employment and serves as the legislative capital. It is also the administrative and economic center of the Western Cape and Africa’s third-largest economic hub. The City of Cape Town works to provide fast and effective services and communication to the public.
Professional Officer
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Bachelors
- Experience: 3 – 5 years
- Location: Western Cape
- City: Cape Town
- Job Field: Law / Legal
Requirements
- LLB or relevant legal degree
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in legal work, contract management, and/or debt collection
- Knowledge of local government laws, policies, and delegations, as well as contract management processes
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, SAP, and SharePoint
- Valid Code EB/B/C driver’s license
Key Performance Areas
- Help the Revenue department stay compliant with laws, by-laws, and policies. Provide legal advice before consulting the City Legal Services.
- Track all new, amended, or repealed laws that affect the department’s operations and services.
- Research to ensure policies align with national and local laws, court judgments, Council by-laws, and other policies.
- Assist in drafting or updating policies, particularly the Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy.
- Handle correspondence and inquiries with legal aspects. Provide legal advice to the Director: Revenue by preparing opinions, recommendations, or motivations. Consult Corporate Legal Services for guidance when needed.
- Ensure fair processes for disputants during hearings. Guide the dispute committee in line with laws, court judgments, and Council policies when making recommendations to the Director: Revenue.
- Support Revenue in creating specific contracts and tender documents. Manage contractual obligations to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, discharging responsibilities without risk to the Council.
Closing Date: 25 December 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the City of Cape Town’s official careers portal.
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