Legal and Procedural Advisor Positions at City of Johannesburg

Department: Legislature

Branch: Legal and Procedural

Location: Braampark, Braamfontein

Salary: R55,679.29 per month (basic salary, excluding benefits)

Available Positions: 2

Application Deadline: Thursday, 18 September 2025

Minimum Requirements

  • LLB Degree (NQF Level 8 qualification)
  • 6 years’ legal experience (local government environment preferred)
  • Specialization in Constitutional, Administrative & Procedural Law
  • Contract/Commercial Law experience
  • Parliamentary/Legislative experience advantageous
  • Admission as Attorney/Advocate recommended

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advisory services to Council, Speaker, and 18 Section 79 Committees
  • Ensure compliance with National/Provincial legislation
  • Manage legal contracts with external parties and municipal entities
  • Oversee litigation matters for the legislative arm
  • Develop legal systems and processes for council operations
  • Support Integrity Commissioner and Councilors’ offices

Required Competencies

Professional Skills:

  • Advanced understanding of municipal legislation
  • Contract management expertise
  • Policy interpretation capabilities

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team leadership abilities
  • Ethical decision-making

Application Process

  1. Complete online application form
  2. Attach certified copies of:
    • Qualifications/Certificates
    • ID Document
    • Updated CV
  3. Provide professional body memberships (if applicable)
  4. Internal applicants must include employee number

Important Information:

  • No application fees required
  • Employment equity principles apply
  • Background verification checks will be conducted
  • Original documents must be available on request

Enquiries:

Karabo Matuludi / Tebogo Mogodiri
Tel: 011 407 6002 / 7207

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted within 6 weeks of closing date. The City reserves the right not to fill these positions.


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