MATZIKAMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

EXTERNAL & INTERNAL 

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NOTICE NUMBER: V9/2026 

CLOSING DATE: 27 JUNE 2026 

Matzikama Municipality is situated in the West Coast of the Western Cape Province and serves the following towns: Vredendal, Vanrhynsdorp, Klawer, Lutzville, Koekenaap, Doringbaai, Strandfontein, Ebenhaeser, Papendorp, Bitterfontein, Nuwerus, Kliprand, Stofkraal, Molsvlei, Putsekloof and Rietpoort. 

Suitably qualified individuals with the necessary skills and experience are invited to apply for the following permanent, performance-based positions: 

DIRECTORATE CORPORATE SERVICES 

MANAGER: LEGAL & ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 

Location: Municipal Head Office, Vredendal, Western Cape. 

Key performance areas : Manage the provision of efficient administrative processes to the division and facilitate proficient administrative practices and procedures ∙ Advise Council and specifically the Speaker during Council Meetings ∙ Manage the Municipal Call Centre to ensure its smooth operation ∙ Performs tasks associated with the development, application and interpretation of legislation, agreements and policies in order to safeguard the municipality’s interests in all legally related matters ∙ Manages and controls the relevant processes and activities pertaining to the provision of legal services and provide legal guidance and advice to enable the municipality to operate within relevant legal parameters ∙ Manage and coordinate efficient office auxiliary and provide secretariat / committee services to the council and other specific committees of the municipality ∙ Advise council and committees of council of their powers and responsibilities ∙ Manage all legal matters pertaining to the municipality ∙Manage sound record keeping and record management practices, including the document flow and management system (Collaborator) according to relevant Archive legislation ∙ Controls the administrative requirements associated with the flow of functional documentation / information and correspondence ∙ Ensure that the registry office, office auxiliary, committee services and the switchboard are functional and efficient ∙ Prepares draft capital and operating estimate and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations in respect of the division ∙ Manages, coordinates and control task / activities associated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline ∙ Manages and coordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance indicators of the function ∙ Responsible for the archive of the municipality’s securities i.e. lease agreements, deeds of sale, purchase deeds, title deeds, notarial deeds, servitude, guarantees, indemnities and agreements ∙ Handle the necessary statutory and audit requirements of the division ∙ Interacts with all spheres of government ∙ Perform other general administrative tasks and supervisory duties. 

Minimum requirements : B-Degree in law/public administration or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) ∙ Compliance with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels of 15 June 2007 regarding “other financial officials” will serve as recommendation ∙ Knowledge of legal & administrative services and processes ∙ 4 years managerial experience in a legal environment at local- provincial- and national sphere of government ∙ Admittance as an admitted attorney or advocate would be an advantage ∙ Computer literate ∙ Valid Code B driver’s licence ∙ Proficiency in at least 2 official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans and English or Xhosa) ∙ Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills. 

Salary : R675 804 per annum (TASK post level T16) and participation in the Municipality’s Motor Vehicle Scheme for Senior Officials. 

Enquiries: Mr Mario Baatjes 

The Competency level for this position is a level 3 of the Legal Advisor Framework as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice R890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies:

Core Professional Competencies

·       Written communication

·       Oral Communication

·       Advocacy / Negotiation

·       Ethics and Professionalism

·       Organisational Awareness

Functional Competencies

·       Litigation Management

Public Service Orientation Competencies

·       Interpersonal Relationship

·       Communication

·       Service Delivery Orientation

Personal Competencies

·       Action Orientation

·       Resilience

·       Change readiness

·       Cognitive Ability

·       Learning Orientation

Management / Leadership Competencies

·       Impact and Influence

·       Team Orientation

·       Direction Setting

·       Coaching and Mentoring

PLEASE NOTE: 

▪ Enquiries can be made at telephone number (027) 201 3300. 

▪ Applications should be forwarded to Human Resource Services, PO Box 98, Vredendal, 8160 or via email to recruitment@matzikama.gov.za for the attention of Ms Cathy le Fleur 

▪ A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including a housing allowance for home-owners subject to certain conditions. 

▪ Canvassing with any councillor and/or any member of the selection panel and/or any staff member of the municipality is inadmissible and will disqualify applicants immediately. 

▪ If an applicant has not been contacted within 6 weeks after the closing date for applications, it must be accepted that the application was unsuccessful. 

▪ All applicants will be subjected to reference checks from previous and current employers, verification checks of qualifications and criminal record. 

▪ By applying for any of these positions, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications and criminal record and must complete the consent form attached to the application form. 

▪ A Valid SAPS Clearance Certificate or proof of application must accompany the application. Applicants must provide a valid police clearance certificate, not older than six (6) months, on the date of the interview. 

▪ The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

▪ The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer in terms of the Employment Equity Act and its Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to candidates meeting the municipality's goals in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. 

▪ Should there be any errors or omissions on this advert, the relevant job description, grading and/or municipal policies will supersede such error or omission. 

A prescribed application form is available at Ms Bongeka Mpahla and Ms Imelda Bowers (at tel. nr 027-201 3300 / 3474 / 3392) or on the municipality’s website at www.matzikamamunicipality.co.za The completed and signed application form, Completed and signed Consent Form, Police Clearance, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and original certified copies of qualification certificates, ID and other relevant documentation can be mailed or hand delivered before the closing date for the attention of Ms Cathy le Fleur. 

Municipal Offices,  Kerk Street 37,

LJ PHILLIPS

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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