The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), South Africa’s economic hub, has opened exciting Legal Advisor vacancies for highly motivated and qualified professionals. These positions offer a unique opportunity to use your legal expertise to serve the public, support governance, and strengthen decision-making within one of Africa’s largest metropolitan municipalities.
Legal Advisors play a crucial role in ensuring that the City operates within the framework of the law, while also protecting the municipality’s interests. If you’re passionate about justice, governance, and community service, this is a powerful career path where your impact will be felt across millions of residents.
POSITION: LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL ADVISOR X2
- Department: Legislature
- Remuneration: R55 679,29pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
- Location: Braampark, Braamfontein
- Duration: Permanent
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- LLB Degree (NQF level 8);
- 6 years’ working experience in a Legal Environment (preferably from Local Government), specializing in Constitutional, Administrative & Procedural Law, including experience in Contract/Commercial Law;
- Parliamentary/Legislative work background will be an added advantage as well as Admission as Attorney/Advocate.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Lead and manage the key performance areas and result indicators for the Legal Services Unit within the legislative arm of Council by ensuring provision of comprehensive and efficient Legal and Procedural Advisory services to Council, the Speaker, 18 Section 79 Committees of Council and the Administration of the Legislative arm and to ensure the development and implementation of effective systems, processes and procedures for provision of Professional Legal and Procedural support services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Oversee and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Legal Unit;
- Identify, define and align the Unit’s objectives against the departmental strategic objectives and financial resources;
- Oversee the provision, development and management of comprehensive legal and procedural support to Council, Speaker, Chief Whip, Chair of Chairs, Council Committees, Secretary to Council and all directorates within the Legislature;
- Ensure compliance by the legislative arm to legal requirements imposed by National and Provincial legislation (Acts);
- Ensure the management of Contracts concluded between the Legislative arm and external parties including Municipal Entities;
- Manage litigation by and against the Legislative arm of Council;
- Oversee the provision, development and management of comprehensive legal and administrative support services to the office of the Integrity Commissioner and Councilors.
Why Work at the City of Joburg?
Joining the City of Johannesburg Legal Department means contributing to good governance, fair service delivery, and justice for the city’s residents. As a Legal Advisor, you’ll gain exposure to diverse cases and high-level policy issues, while also enjoying career development opportunities within a dynamic municipality.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications should be submitted using the online form below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1I1YZP6HxQJqIF4RHBO1BQAew554
DOWNLOAD THE COJ LEGA ADVISOR VACANCIES PDF DOCUMENT HERE
Our Conclusion
These Legal Advisor vacancies are not just jobs – they are an opportunity to help build a city where justice and accountability guide every decision. If you have the skills, passion, and qualifications, this is your chance to be part of Johannesburg’s future.
ENQUIRIES: Karabo Matuludi / Tebogo Mogodiri Tel No: 011 407 6002 / 7207
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
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