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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
 
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. 
 
APPLICATIONS : NATIONAL OFFICE: MIDRAND: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107. Applications can also be hand delivered to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685. 
 
GAUTENG: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000 or hand deliver applications to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg. 
 
NORTHERN CAPE: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag x5043, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver application to the High Court, Sol Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley 
 
WESTERN CAPE: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag x 9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, cape Town. 
 
KWAZULU-NATAL/PIETERMARITZBURG: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 1st floor, 2 Devonshire place, off Anton Lembede Street, Durban. 
 
MPUMALANGA: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X 20051, Mbombela 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to, Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela 1200. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 February 2020 
 
 
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. 
 
 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Chief Registrar: Middleburg, Local Division with Ref No: 2019/661/OCJ advertised in in Public Service Vacancy Circular 01 dated 10 January 2020 with a closing date of 24 January 2020, the closing date has been extended to 07 February 2020 and the post of Driver Messenger, with Ref No: 2019/681/OCJ with closing date of 24 January 2020 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 01 of 2020 has been withdrawn. 
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: COURT OPERATIONS REF NO: 2020/01/OCJ 
Re-Advertisement: (Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply) 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Northern Cape Provincial Centre 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An under graduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA; 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level; Experience in Court Management will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s licence; Behavioural Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis; People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communications. 
 
DUTIES : Manage administrative support to courts in the division of the High Court. Manage the provisioning of library and research. Manage case and courts records. Manage quality assurance and auxiliary services. Manage, monitor and evaluate the functioning of courts in the division of the High Court. Manage the utilization of resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Ruthven (053) 807 2733

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 2020/02/OCJ 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg High Court 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three year National Diploma /Degree or equivalent relevant qualification in Administration; Two (2) to Three (3) year working experience; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (Written and Verbal); Problem Solving Skills and decision making skills; Knowledge of Electronic Information Resources and online retrieval. strong Leadership and Management Capabilities; ability to work under pressure; Customer Services and Time Management; Report writing, Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook). Numerical, Analytical, reporting Financial Skills, assertiveness; Accuracy and attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES : Control of Finance and Supply Chain Management; Manage finances of the office (Vote Account) including the Budget; Draft and submit memorandums and reports; General supervision of administrative staff and implement formal and informal disciplinary matters; Compile and analyse statistics to show performance and trends; Check diverse documents and work performance of co-workers for completion and correctness; Manage and maintain prescripts related to the functions of the OCJ and Public Service in general; Train and develop staff; manage the facilities of the Department at Court; Implement Departmental Policies; Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor/Court manager or Director Court Administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Marrie Tel No: (031) 372 3168 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2020/03/OCJ 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Northern Cape High Court: Kimberely
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent relevant qualification in the field of languages; A minimum of three (3) years practical experience in Court Interpreting or Grade 12 and ten (10) years practical experience in Court Interpreting. Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages. A valid driver’s license; Knowledge of any foreign Language will be an added advantage; Candidates will be required to undergo Oral and Written Language proficiency testing; Skills and Competencies: excellent communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office), Good Interpersonal Relations; Ability to work under pressure and solve problems; Accuracy and attention to detail; Customer Services; Planning and Organising Skills. Confidentiality; Analytical thinking; listening skills; Time management and ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Court proceeding; interpreting during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Assist with reconstruction of Court records; Develop terminology; coin words, control and supervision of Interpreters; Perform specific line and Administrative support functions to the Judiciary; Court Manager and Supervisor. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Northern Cape: Ms S Ruthven Tel No: (053) 807 2733 
 
 
 
 
CONTRACT JUDGES SECRETARY REF NO: 2020/04/OCJ 
(3 Year Contract) 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum plus 37% in lieu benefits. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade (12). One (1) to three (3) years’ Secretarial experience or as an Office Assistant.; A valid driver’s license; An LLB Degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA or BCom Law Degree will serve as an added advantage and results must accompany the application; Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in English; Good communication skills (verbal and written). Administration and organizational skills; Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure; Attention to detail. Customer care service skills and excellent typing skills; Confidentiality and time management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities. 
 
DUTIES : Typing (or format) of draft memorandum decision; opinions or judgement entries written by or assigned by Judge; Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge; Manage and type correspondence; Judgements and orders for the Judge; Arrange and diarize appointments; meetings for official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements; Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge; Update files, documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar; Perform digital recording of Court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours and ensure integrity of such recordings; Store, keep and file Court records safely. Accompany the Judge to the Courts; Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and driving thereof; Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statements and case management; Arrange receptions for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs; Management of Judge’s library and updating of documentation; Execute legal research as directed by the Judge and comply with Prescripts; Departmental policies, Procedures and Guidelines. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 335 0404 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIAN (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement red to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : High Court: Western Cape Ref No: 2020/05/OCJ 
Mbombela High Court Ref No: 2020/06/OCJ 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma/Degree in Library Science/ Information Science or equivalent qualification; Minimum of two years’ experience in Library and information systems; Experience in legal library will be an added advantage; Knowledge of Library and Information Science; Knowledge of library prescripts and legislation, procedure and processes; Skills and Competencies: Communication. Planning; Organising and control; Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office). Analytical thinking; Decision making skills. Ability to work under pressure. Language proficiency; Conflict management and supervisory skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render an effective and efficient library and information service to the users of the library and chambers. Manage the Library and information systems. Assist with book selection for the library and chambers. Classify and catalogue the High Court library material. Render reference and information services for the High Court Library. Monitor the library budget and give inputs to the library budget. Market and promote library services. Perform administration and supervisory services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Baker Tel No: (021) 469 4000 
Mr V Maeko/ Mr M Jele Tel No: (013) 758 0000 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CEO (SAJEI) REF NO: 2020/07/OCJ 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement red to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three year National Diploma or B-degree or equivalent qualification in Office Management with a minimum of 3-years’relevant experience in Executive Management. Document Management experience will be added advantage. A valid driver’s license; Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of office and document management practices, Advanced application of MS office application, Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, Ability to attend to detail and to ensure the correctness of data/information, Financial Administration, Communication. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the office of the Executive Manager including diary coordination, secretarial support and document management, provide technical support to the Executive Manager in his/her capacity as Budget Programme manager of the Unit; Coordinate corporate support service activities for the unit. Manage and appropriately direct all incoming correspondence for the Unit and handle on behalf of the Executive. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Poso Mogale Tel No: (010) 493 2500 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRAR (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R257 073 (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 : Middleburg Local Division Ref No: 2020/08/OCJ 
Land and Claims Court: Randburg Ref No: 2020/09/OCJ 
Gauteng High Court: Pretoria Ref No: 2020/10/OCJ (X2 Posts) 
 
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 and support to the Judiciary; Manage the issuing of all processes initiating Court Proceedings; co-ordinate 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 : Mpumalanga: Mr V Maeko/ Mr M Jele Tel No: (013) 758 0000 
Gauteng: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 335 0404 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRAR’S CLERK (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg Ref No: 2020/11/OCJ 
Durban High Court, Ref No: 2020/12/OCJ 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Computer skills, good communication skills (written and verbal). Good interpersonal and Public Relation skills, Good Administration and Organisational skills; Customer Service skills; Ability to work under pressure; Additional Competencies, which may be of advantage: paralegal qualification, knowledge of court process and procedure. 
 
DUTIES : Render efficient and effective support services to the Court; issuing of court process at General Office, case management duties; render counter service duties /functions; prepare; analyse and submit Court statistics; maintain and keep all registers for Civil and Criminal matters; filing and archiving of both Civil and Criminal process; attending to case management and set down notices; act as a liaison between Judges and Legal Practitioners; requisitioning of accused persons from prison. Attend to correspondence and enquiries from the public and stakeholders; prepare and send cases to transcribers for appeal and review purposes; attend to complaints from prisoners and members of the public; administrative duties in respect of mental health, petition, review and appeal matters; act as a liaison between Registrar and Legal Practitioners, provide administrative support in general as requested by the Chief Registrar, Court Manager and Supervisor 
 
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 335 0404 
Durban: Ms L Marrie Tel No: (031) 372 3168 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN REF NO: 2020/15/OCJ 
SALARY : R145 281 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Northern Cape High Court: Kimberly 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Communication; Computer literacy; Report writing Research and planning; Problem Solving; Good Interpersonal relations; Creative ad analytical thinking; Customer Oriented. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the management and control of the Library and its resources in line with the library code and other applicable prescripts; Assist the ordering of library material approved by the Library Committee; Assist in classifying; cataloguing and indexing library material; Update loose leaf publications Responsible for the sub-libraries outside the court; Assist with running and maintenance of the library including the physical structure; Arrange for the binding of loose leaf publications; Conduct asset verification and stocktaking; Carry boxes on delivery of books to Judges Chambers; Assist with compiling of reports on library mater. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Ruthven Tel No: (053) 807 2733 
 
 
 
 
 
USHER MESSENGER (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R122 595 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Durban High Court Ref No: 2020/13/OCJ 
Cape Town High Court Ref No: 2020/14/OCJ 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant legislations. Planning and organizing skills. Problem solving and Analysis. Time Management. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Report writing skills. Negotiation skills. Communication skills. Attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills. Initiative driven and Flexibility. 
 
DUTIES : Escorting of Judges’ to the courtrooms rendering of administrative support functions to the Judges’ and the court room crew; Maintenance of Courtrooms’ records. Facilitation of the smooth- running of the court rooms and the collection and distribution of post/parcels; files and other documents and photocopying of official documents. Be present in court during the session. Making copies of Court rolls and circulate according to distribution list. General messenger duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Durban: Ms L Marrie Tel No: (031) 372 3168 
Cape Town: Ms M Baker/ Ms L Adams Tel No: (021) 469 4000