VACANCY
CITY OF HARARE
VACANCIES NOTICE: TC/2025
POSITION: LEGAL OFFICER/SENIOR/PRINCIPAL (4 POSITIONS)
GRADE: 8/7/6
LOCATION: TOWN HOUSE
DEPARTMENT: CHAMBER SECRETARY
REPORTING TO: CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the above vacant positions.
KEY RESULT AREAS AND DUTIES
- Drafts pleadings and attends to litigation.
- Drafts subsidiary legislation and amendments thereto.
- Interprets enactments governing the operations of the Council.
- Negotiates and drafts contracts.
- Provides general legal advice to Council and its departments on all matters falling within the purview of Council.
- Chairs and advises tender committees.
- Liaises with Council’s External Lawyers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree (LLBS).
- Must be a registered Legal Practitioner.
- At least one year experience
- Post graduate qualifications and experience in the following areas will be a distinct advantage:-
a) Legislative drafting
b) Negotiation and drafting of contract
c) Labour Law
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of Local Government Acts, policies, Statutory Instruments that govern City Council activities
- Ability to make timely decisions when under pressure or under tight deadlines
- Ability to meet goals and a drive to be a performer
- A team player who promotes positive and productive team working
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits which will be disclosed at the interview.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer. A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of both educational and professional certificates should be submitted to the:- Acting Human Capital Director Rowan Marting Building P.O. Box 1680 HARARE OR Hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B32 - Rowan Martin Building To arrive not later than 27 OCTOBER, 2025 CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
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