Deputy Director: Legislation Development, Ref No. LG 20/2026
Overview
Manage the development of local government legislation and provide support to Municipalities with by-laws, policies, system of delegations, rules of order and the interpretation of legislation.
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
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
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