OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

 
NOTE : All applications must be in a NEW Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za/ www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure to fully complete the form, sign and initial by the applicant will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Received applications using the old Z83 will not be considered. A recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); copies of qualifications and Identity Document and driver’s license (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents should be attached (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies on or before the day of the interviews). Should you be in a possession of foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All non-SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa to their applications.
Dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the Employment Equity Plan of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women and Persons with Disabilities. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointments.
 
 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts: Senior Administrative Officer, with Ref No: 2022/11/OCJ advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 04 dated 04 February 2022, with the closing date of 18 February 2022, the requirements are as follows: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in administration instead of three (3) years’. Registrar’s Clerk, with Ref No: 2022/32/OCJ, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 04 dated 04 February 2022, with the closing date of 18 February 2022, Driver’s license is not a requirement. People who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply; the closing date has been extended to 04 March 2022.The post of Assistant Librarian, with Ref No: 2022/33/OCJ advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 04 dated 04 February 2022, with the closing date of 18 February 2022, have been withdrawn. We apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT REF NO: 2022/40/OCJ
Re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply
SALARY : R147 459 – R173 706 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Local Division Of The High Court: Johannesburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Good written and oral communication skills. Report writing. Research and Planning. Organising and control. Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office). Creative and Analytical thinking. Problem Solving. Good Interpersonal relations. Customer Oriented.
 
DUTIES : Assist with management and control of Library and its resources in line with the library code and other applicable prescripts. Assist with 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. Processing of standing orders. Carry boxes on delivery of books to Judges Chambers. Assist with compiling of reports on library matters.
 
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms L Madisha Tel No: (011) 335 0165
HR related enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 335 0404