City of Mbombela, a Category 7 Municipality with its seat in Mbombela hereby invites applications from suitable qualified candidates who are committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery oriented and high-performance professional/practitioners for the position in the following departments:

1 X SENIOR MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT REF NO: CORP/HO/LSS/001

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: Grade 12 plus B degree in Law/LLB with atleast 5 years in practical extensive relevant experience in and understanding of the Constitutional Framework and South African Judicial system at Management. Practical extensive knowledge of Local Government Legislation, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, relevant prescripts and sound legislative and by-laws drafting skills. Experience in consulting with attorneys on matters involving the application/enforcement of Local government legislation. Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively at the highest level. Leadership, negotiation skills, Good communication skills and sensitivity for the political and strategic objectives of government, especially local government will be an added advantage. The incumbent must be in possession of a valid driving license

RESPONSIBILITIES: Interpretation of Local Government legislation and compliance. Drafting Monitoring and interpreting internal and external Legal Contracts and implementation thereof. Monitor legislative amendments or developments keep track of new Legislation. Maintain and keep records of all legal cases. Research and analyse information to compile and formulate new and amendments to legislation required to implement Council policies. Attend to correspondence pertaining to legal matters. Ensure Council’s awareness of all new and amended powers and exemptions by applying knowledge of all relevant legislation. Provide legal service to the Council by ensuring that draft and finalised policies are approved by Council.

SALARY SCALE: R 974, 405.00 – R1, 264, 866.20 per annum (TASK GRADE 17)

CLOSING DATE & TIME: 21 November 2025 @16h00

NB: If you qualify for the other positions, please complete and send the compulsory application form (Annexure B) obtainable from the City of Mbombela website. (www.mbombela.gov.za)

Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, identity document as well as certified copies of certificates to:

Senior Manager: Human Resources,
City of Mbombela,
P.O. Box 45,
Mbombela
1200

Hand delivered to;
1 Nel Street,
Civic Centre,
Mbombela,
Glass Office 1, 3rd Floor.

Enquiries can be directed to Human Resources Division:
(013 759 2095/9145/9970/9037).
No late, faxed or emailed applications will be considered.

Should you have not been contacted for an interview within 30 days after closing date you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

THE CITY OF MBOMBELA SUBSCRIBES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND IN THIS VAIN, SUITABLY QUALIFIED WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

We wish you all the best with your applications

City of Mbombela has to comply with the Constitution of South Africa to ensure that it fulfils its vision and mission:

Constitution Mandate

Provide democratic and accountable government to the community of Mbombela;

• Ensure that the provision of services to the community of Mbombela is in a sustainable manner;
• Promote social and economic development;
• Promote a safe and healthy environment;
• and Encourage the involvement of the community and community organisations of Mbombela in the matters of the Municipality.

To achieve the above the following vision and mission statement was formulated and adopted;

Vision Statement

“The city of exellence, the ultimate destination”

Mission Statement

“Together in partnership spatially transforming the city, providing effective local governance and rendering competitive municipal services and sustainable development for living, working, investing and leisure”

Broad Development Goals

Core Values

In order to maintain a high level of service, the municipality adopted a set of values to guide the behaviour of all people towards the achievement of the mission and ultimately, the vision of the municipality. The values seek to develop a culture that informs both the administrative as well as the political components, to achieve the municipality’s vision. The values, commonly known as “THE PEACESS” as be outlined as follow:

• – T: Transparency
• – H: Honesty
• – E: Excellence to Communities
• – P: Passion
• – E: Efficiency
• – A: Accountability
• – C: Commitment
• – E: Empathy
• – S: Sustainability
• – S: Selflessness

Motto

In addition to the core values, the municipality has adopted the following statement as a Motto:

“We never forget, we work with the communities”

Development Priorities

• Water supply
• Road infrastructure development and storm water
• Electricity supply and management
• Integrated human settlement
• Good governance and public articipation
• Sanitation/sewerage
• Community development
• Rural development
• Economic development
• Waste management and greening
• Financial management and viability
• Public transport
• 2010 legacy

The municipality has adopted the following 13 priorities to be implemented within the period of 5 years:

IDP Development Objectives

In order to achieve the above development priorities, the municipality has adopted the following 6 objectives:

• To provide infrastructure and sustainable basic services
• To provide sustainable social amenities to the communities
• To strengthen the delivery of sustainable integrated human settlement and environmental management
• To initiate a strong and sustainable economic development
• To build a strong good governance and institutional arrangement
• To ensure legally sound financial viability and management
• To maintain and sustain the 2010 legacy projects