CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL COURTS

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• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. 
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• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL COURTS 
DEPARTMENT: Group Legal and Contracts 
BRANCH: Municipal Courts 
DESIGNATION: Director: Municipal Courts 
REMUNERATION: R67 622,85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a B Degree in law (LLB) NQF level 7; 
• Must be an Admitted Attorney; 
• 10 years’ experience operating at a sector managerial or senior specialist level within a large organization, of which 5 years’ experience should be at Managerial level; 
• Valid Driver’s license; 
• No criminal record. 
 
Primary Function:
Establish support, manage and coordinate an effective municipal courts system within each magisterial district of the City of Johannesburg for the prosecution of the by-law, and other municipal-related offences or as directed by law. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Execution of the Group Legal and Contract Strategy with respect to service delivery and define, implement, and monitor the short-term plans/objectives for the Municipal Courts and Prosecutions Directorate. Coordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with key performance and result indicators of the functionality; 
• Improve the operational functions of all Municipal Courts to ensure quality service delivery in terms of Batho Pele principles; 
• Direct and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel in the Municipal Courts and Prosecutions; 
• Interface with Directors of the relevant departments as well as Managers within Legal Services to support an effective law enforcement strategy to achieve the purpose of the municipal courts as stated above; 
• Collect monthly reports/status on by-law contraventions and other relevant National Legislation to interact with the various departments such as Planning, Solid Waste, and other relevant departments; 
• Implement Procedures, Systems, and Controls to regulate specific work sequences associated with the function; 
• Prepare capital and operating estimates for the Directorate and monitor project-related expenditure against budget allocations. 
 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications, Internet and SAP; 
• Report writing, project management and negotiation skills; 
• Accountability; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of Municipal By-Laws, Legislation and Court Processes; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.
 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1RQmbRRNRR4KlaAUT4iU_gAew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Lerato Mathiane 
Tel No: 011 407 6740/6311 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 04 OCTOBER 2022 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation and 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and 
• Identity validation.