OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Free State: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301. 
 
Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag x 13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London. 

 
CLOSING DATE : 07 August 2020
 
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NOTE : The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55) of 1998) and the relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply Note: Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes, including a competency assessment for Senior Management Service. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Please indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Applications received after the closing date, as well as applications received via fax or email, will NOT be considered or accepted. 
 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, REF NO: 2020/74/OCJ 
Re-advert Candidates who previously applied, are encouraged to re-apply 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement 
CENTRE : North West High Court: Mmabatho 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Three-year National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification. 2– 3 years’ relevant administrative experience and a valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Job knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems and procedures. Excellent Communication skills and proficiency in English (verbal and written). Interpretation of law. Legal writing/drafting/ drafting skills. Knowledge of electronic information resource and online retrieval. Strong leadership and management capabilities. Ability to work under pressure and art of interpreting. Customer services and time management skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook). 
 
DUTIES : Provision of support on Case Flow Management. Render administrative services within the Office. Provision of Asset Management services. Provision of Financial and Supply Chain Management services. Preparation of petitions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr OPS Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7114 
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be submitted electronically via email: OSebapatso@justice.gov.za/BOntong@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : Electronic applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRAR, REF NO: 2020/75/OCJ 
Re-advert Candidates who previously applied, are encouraged to re-apply 
SALARY : R257 073.per annum (MR3 –MR5) (Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation Determination). Applicant must attach a service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : North West high court: Mmabatho 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification. A minimum of 2–years’ legal experience obtained after qualification. Superior Court or Litigation experience will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Numerical skills. Attention to detail. Planning, organizing and control. Problem solving and decision making skills. Customer service orientated. Interpersonal skills. Conflict management. Strong work ethics. Professionalism. Ability to work under pressure and meeting of deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordination of Case Flow Management support process to the Judiciary and Prosecution. Manage the issuing of all processes initiating Court Proceedings. Co-ordinate, interpreting services, appeals and reviews. Process unopposed divorces and the facilitation of Pre-Trial conferences. Quality checks on Criminal Record Book. Authenticate signatures of Legal Practitioners, Notaries and Sworn Translators. Supervision and management of staff. Provide practical training and assistance to the Registrars’ Clerks. Ensure annotation of relevant publications, codes, acts and rules. Attend to and execute requests from the Judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters. Exercise control over the management and safekeeping of case records and the record room. Deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and Legislation. 
 
ENQUIRIES Mr OPS Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7114 
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be submitted electronically via email: OSebapatso@justice.gov.za/BOntong@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : Electronic applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK, REF NO: 2020/76/OCJ 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign 
CENTRE : Judicial Support: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Skills and Competencies: Computer Literacy (MS office). Knowledge of Persal system. Good Communication skills (Written and verbal). Loyalty. Confidentiality. Ability to interpret and execute policy directives/ procedures. Thorough knowledge of the prescripts regulating Judge’s benefits. 
 
DUTIES : Implementation of transactions on the Persal system in respect of permanent appointments, acting appointments and acting allowance of Judges, etc. Keep statistics of all activities and report accurate statistics to supervisors. Address administration enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of benefits for Judges. Administer remuneration and conditions of service with regard to Judges. Implementation of the Judges’ Remuneration Act and Regulations. Receipt of pay sheets which includes salary information as well as salary advices that must be sorted and posted to Judges. The pay sheets in respect of Judges’ must be verified, signed and filed for audit purposes. Type letters and/or other correspondence as and when required, and render general clerical support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Schubart Tel No: (012) 315 1262 
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be submitted electronically via email: applicationsNO@judiciary.org.za.  
 
NOTE : Electronic applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK, REF NO: 2020/77/OCJ 
SALARY : R173 703. per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement 
CENTRE : Grahamstown High Court 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Supply Chain Management Certificate. Skills and Competencies: Computer Literacy (MS office). Ability to work under pressure. Accuracy and attention to detail. Administrative and organisational skills. Good Communication skills (Written and verbal). Flexibility. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines and good interpersonal relations. 
 
DUTIES : Maintenance of registers daily. Capturing and processing invoices on JYP. Payment of suppliers on BAS. Provide administrative procurement support to all stakeholders. Receive and assess quotations. Assist end users with the compilation of compliant specifications. Capture requisitions on the system. Ensure compliance with SCM policies. Ensure proper filing and safe keeping of documents. Ensure timeous processing of payments to suppliers and perform any other task allocated by the Supervisor/Court Manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217 
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be submitted electronically via email: applicationsEC@judiciary.org.za. 
 
NOTE : Electronic applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
DATA CAPTURER, REF NO: 2020/78/OCJ 
SALARY : R145 281 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : High Court Western Cape Division: Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 or NQF level 4 qualification. Knowledge of clerical duties and the ability to capture date. Skills and Competencies: Good written and oral communication skills. Excellent in Microsoft Office Software. Ability to analyse statistics and ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Provide administrative support services. Capture and update data on computer. Generate spreadsheets. Update the system on all data sets. Validate data to ensure correctness, completeness and consistency. Compile routine statistical information/reports. Receive, register and track records or documents submitted for further processing; Capture routine transactions on computer such as the transfer of information from manual records to electronic documents. Provide routine and administrative maintenance services. Update and file records. Continuous updating of information on computer for reporting purposes. Maintain OCJ recruitment database. Retrieve information as required. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Baker or Ms L Adams Tel No: (021) 469 4000 
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be submitted electronically via email: applicationsWC@judiciary.org.za.
 
NOTE : Electronic applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
SECURITY OFFICER, REF NO: 2020/79/OCJ 
SALARY : R122 595 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : North West High Court: Mmabatho 


REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. The following will serve as an added advantage: Three years’ experience, PSIRA. Grade A Certificate. Fire fighting Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Safety certificate (SAMTRAC) and a Valid Driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the control of access to the public premises and vehicle act, 53 of 1985. Maintain proper record keeping (all security registers). Check functionality of all security equipment. Monitor CCTV. Control of keys. Working shifts. Conduct security risk assessment and report security breaches. Check functionality of the X-Ray Machines. 
 
ENQUIRIES Mr OPS Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7114 
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be submitted electronically via email: OSebapatso@justice.gov.za/BOntong@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : Electronic applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.