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CITY OF TSHWANE
 
Department: GROUP LEGAL AND SECRETARIAT SERVICES
Division: Legal Counsel
Section: Employee Relations Management Operations
Location: Pretoria Central

Post Title: LEGAL ADVISOR (2 POSTS)
Reference Code: LESE057-2019 (E)
Closing Date: 12.04.2019
This Position Seeks to Attract : All categories
Job Level: D2/3
Scale:R383 268,00 – R623 568,00 per annum
Estimated Remuneration Package: R487 828,62 – R793 685,66 per annum
 

Job Purpose 
Contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient disciplinary service by doing investigation of disciplinary matters, recommend suspensions and prosecute, where necessary, as per the superior’s directive and the implementation of the organisational policies, collective agreement and strategies.
 
Application Requirements:
  • LLB or any other relevant legal degree or equivalent qualification
  • A post-graduate qualification in law will be an advantage.
  • Being an admitted attorney or advocate, and possessing sound knowledge of the legislation that governs employment practices, i.e. MFMA, EEA, SDA, BCEA, LRA, collective agreements and corporate governance, will be an added advantage.
  • Relevant experience in dealing with disciplinary matters
  • A valid Code B driver’s licence with own transport
 

  • Computer literacy and being conversant with the following computer packages: MS Word, MS Excel, Project and PowerPoint
  • Even though the advertisement may have a specific location or area of work, applicants must be willing to be placed anywhere in the city from time to time as required and determined by the departmental management. Thus, by applying for any of these positions the applicants irrevocably accept this condition.
 
Personal Attributes/Competencies:
Negotiation skills; excellent communication skills; leadership skills; excellent problem-solving skills; sound financial management skills; ability to work within prescribed timelines; good self-management skills; ability to function under stressful conditions; in-depth understanding of government strategic thinking and policies in relation to human capital management and how they can practically be applied; considerable knowledge of modern policies on public personnel administration; thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection and training; knowledge of principles of human resources administration.
 


Primary Functions : 
  • Investigation of misconduct 
  • Recommendation of suspension of employees
  • Prosecution of disciplinary matters as per the superior’s directive
  • Administrative planning and organisation
  • Rendering labour law advisory services
 
Position ID(s) : S70016302; S70016297
 
Enquiries : S Segolela (012 358 7387)/J Mamabolo (012 358 2152)

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