CITY OF MBOMBELA VACANCIES

​CORPORATE SERVICES 
 
EXTERNAL ADVERT 
 
City of Mbombela, a Category 7 Municipality with its seat in Mbombela hereby invites applications from suitable qualified candidates who are committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery oriented and high-performance professional/practitioners for the position in the following departments:
 
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES
 
1 X SENIOR MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT 
REF NO: CORP/HO/LSS/001
 
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: Grade 12 plus B degree in Law/LLB with at least 5 years in practical extensive relevant experience in and understanding of the Constitutional Framework and South African Judicial system at Management. Practical extensive knowledge of Local Government Legislation, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, relevant prescripts and sound legislative and by-laws drafting skills. Experience in consulting with attorneys on matters involving the application/enforcement of Local government legislation. Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively at the highest level. Leadership, negotiation skills, Good communication skills and sensitivity for the political and strategic objectives of government, especially local government will be an added advantage. The incumbent must be in possession of a valid driving license.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Interpretation of Local Government legislation and compliance. Drafting Monitoring and interpreting internal and external Legal Contracts and implementation thereof. Monitor legislative amendments or developments keep track of new Legislation. Maintain and keep records of all legal cases. Research and analyse information to compile and formulate new and amendments to legislation required to implement Council policies. Attend to correspondence pertaining to legal matters. Ensure Council’s awareness of all new and amended powers and exemptions by applying knowledge of all relevant legislation. Provide legal service to the Council by ensuring that draft and finalised policies are approved by Council. 
 
SALARY SCALE: R 974, 405.00 – R1, 264, 866.20 per annum (TASK GRADE 17)

​CLOSING DATE & TIME: 21 November 2025 @16h00 
 
NB: If you qualify for the other positions, please complete and send the compulsory application form (Annexure B) obtainable from the City of Mbombela website. (www.mbombela.gov.za)
 
Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, identity document as well as certified copies of certificates to: 
Senior Manager: Human Resources, 
City of Mbombela, 
P.O. Box 45, 
Mbombela
1200
Hand delivered to; 
1 Nel Street, 
Civic Centre, 
Mbombela,
Glass Office 1, 3rd Floor. 
 
Enquiries can be directed to Human Resources Division: 
(013 759 2095/9145/9970/9037). 
 
No late, faxed or emailed applications will be considered. 
 
NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitable checks including qualifications, employment records, criminal records, company ownership/directorship, reference check. 
 
Should you have not been contacted for an interview within 30 days after closing date you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
THE CITY OF MBOMBELA SUBSCRIBES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND IN THIS VAIN, SUITABLY QUALIFIED WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 

WJ KHUMALO 
CITY MANAGER