METROPOLITAN TRADING COMPANY (MTC) VACANCIES

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VACANCY BULLETIN: STC 003/2024 
METROPOLITAN TRADING COMPANY 
SHORT TERM CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT - (STC) 
Metro Trading Company has the following short-term contract opportunities for a period NOT exceeding Twelve (12) months.
 
Department: Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC)
HEAD LEGAL
Salary Range: Market-Related Salary
Division or Cluster: Legal
Workplace: Braampark
 
Educational Requirements and Experience
• A B-Degree plus a Post Graduate qualification in law and contracts
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position, at a similar level of strategic influence in a large enterprise
• Admission as an attorney or advocate to the bar is an advantage.
• Comprehensive understating of local government law and environment
• Ability to work with political representatives, Boards, and senior management of MTC and The City of Johannesburg as a Shareholder and work under high levels of stressful conditions
• High decision-making ability.
• Be able to communicate effectively on a high level.
• Must have a driver’s license
 
Job Description:
• To strategically lead, direct, and control the provision of an effective and comprehensive Legal and
• Conduct research into Contract Service to MTC by developing and implementing the strategies, policies, frameworks, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Interpret all Legal Framework and provide advice on the continuous improvement of legal compliance throughout the Entity
• Strategically integrate the legal and contract support services within the MTC
• Develop, maintain, and review an effective system of delegations to the Chief Executive Officer, Committees and staff
• Provide immediate and ongoing legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer and The Borad on any potential legal risk for MTC and liaise with the various Department in this regard
• Advise the Executive team immediately of any decision or action which may expose MTC to risk and recommend and advise on the best legal strategy to protect MTC’s interest
• Ensure the development of a program for the reviews of by-laws for all functions of MTC
• Represent and ensure representation of MTC before and/or on relevant statutory bodies to protect the interests of the MTC
• The best practices associated with the functionality of the department and determining the appropriateness of specific procedures for implementation
• Lead and direct staff within the Legal and Contracts Department so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them
 

 
 
 
 
A comprehensive CV, certified matric certificate and certified ID copy should be emailed to Hr4@mtc.joburg.org.za
 
In terms of MTC’s Talent Acquisition Policy, 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
• Qualification/ Academic Records
 
CLOSING DATE: 25 JULY 2024
 
CELANI MATHENJWA
ACTING MANAGEMENT SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
METROPOLITAN TRADING COMPANY



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