Deputy Director: Legislation Development

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration or Law
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
• Knowledge of the following: The Constitution and Local Government suite of Legislations-ie. Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, Municipal Structures Act, 117 of 1998
• Political Environment
• Drafting legislation
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal and decision-making
• Supervising staff
• Planning and Organising
• Language
• Research
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Municipalities with the development, review and/or implementation of Local Government legislation and legal instruments
• Develop comments on National Bills, Provincial Bills, Policies and/or Draft Regulations
• Development and Amendment of Provincial Legislation, coordinating procedural matters pertaining to councils
• Provide advice on Legislation and facilitate execution of statutory mandates of MEC for Local Government
• Capacitation and training to councilors and/or municipal officials
• Monitor implementation of financial recovery plans
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the sub-directorate
• People Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Management.