Multiple Municipal Management Positions – Risk Officer, Legal Officer, Secretary & Assistant Director

About the role

The Ba‑Phalaborwa Municipality is seeking experienced professionals for several permanent positions within its Office of the Municipal Manager, Corporate Services and Planning & Development departments. Roles include Risk Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary to the Director of Corporate Services and Assistant Director for Strategic Planning.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement risk management processes, conduct workshops and maintain risk registers.
• Develop, monitor and enforce municipal legislative and labour‑relations policies, and represent the municipality in legal proceedings.
• Provide high‑level secretarial support, manage correspondence, organise meetings and maintain filing systems.
• Lead the development, approval and monitoring of the Integrated Development Plan and related strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• BCom in Auditing/Accounting (Risk Officer) or LLB (Chief Legal Officer) or relevant diplomas for secretarial and planning roles.
• Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in risk management, legal administration, secretarial duties or municipal strategic planning.
• Registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable and possession of a valid driver’s licence.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required skills

• Risk management
• Internal audit and fraud risk management
• Legislative compliance and legal research
• Contract management and labour‑relations expertise
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strategic planning and project coordination