OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE (OCJ)

 
NOTE : The President of the Republic of South Africa proclaimed, by Proclamation No 44 of 2010, the establishment of the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) as a national department on 23 August 2010 to support the Chief Justice as the Head of the Judiciary and the Head of the Constitutional Court. The services of the following dynamic person/s are required to capacitate the Office: 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 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women and Persons with Disabilities. 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. 
 
 

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: COURT OPERATIONS, REF NO: 2022/60/OCJ 
SALARY : R1 073 187 – R1 264 176 per annum (all-inclusive package) consisting of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Polokwane Provincial Service Centre 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An under graduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA; 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level and a valid driver’s license. Experience in court management will be an added advantage. Technical knowledge competencies: Labour Relation act; Public Service Act 1994;Public Service Regulations 2016; Basic Conditions of Employment Act 1997;Treasury Regulations ;Public Financial Management Act; Departmental Financial Instructions; Approved departmental delegation and a good understanding of departmental prescripts and frameworks (e.g. departmental codes). 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; Communication Skills; People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus. 
 
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 and Manage the utilization of resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries: Mr N Mncube Tel No: (010) 493 2500 
HR related enquiries: Ms L Kwinika Tel No: (010) 493 2500/2578


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OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FORENSIC AUDITOR, REF NO: 2022/61/OCJ 
SALARY : R382 245 – R450 255 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and a three-year (3) years Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Auditing, Accounting, Law or Police Administration, Criminal or Fraud Investigations or Public Service Administration; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience and Supervisory role in Forensic Auditing/Investigation environment; Advanced knowledge of financial investigations and ability to apply knowledge in practical situations; Knowledge of relevant applicable legislation; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Planning and organizing; Interpersonal relations; Analytical skills; Report writing skills. 
 
DUTIES : Perform investigations in accordance with the approved methodology as per agreed time frames; Prepare project plan per assigned investigation; Identify project risks and analyze business information; Review of the forensic investigation reports; Consultation with clients; Provide evidence of fraud risks and contribute to the development of an early warning system; Conduct forensic audit investigations in accordance with the investigation methodology and within the determined time frames; Develop and issue draft reports from the investigations; Represent the Department in the criminal and civil recovery processes; Advise management on areas where inadequate measures exist to mitigate risks; Co-ordinate the forensic audit assignments with other units within the Department
 
ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries: Mr R Mabunda Tel No: (010) 493 2500/ 2519 
HR related enquiries: Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 2500 
 
 
 
 
 
JUDGE’S SECRETARY, REF NO: 2022/62/OCJ 
SALARY : R261 372 – R307 890.per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of the High Court 
 
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, or a BA/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 service skills and excellent typing skills including Dictaphone typing. Confidentiality and time management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities 
 
DUTIES : Typing (or formatting) of draft memorandum, decisions, directions, opinions, orders or judgments written or granted by the Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Manage and type correspondence, judgments and orders for the judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings, official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order or direction made by the Judge. Update files and receipt documents while case file is with the Judge, provide same to the Registrar once matter is finalised by Judge. Perform digital recording of court proceedings whether virtually or physically for court hearings, while on urgent duty for court applications (after hours) and circuit court and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely. After a case has been completed and the opinion, decision or judgment has been entered on the case file, return case file to the Registrar. Accompany the Judge to the court and circuit courts. Perform administrative duties of the registrar prior to and while on circuit. Cooperate with Judges, supervisors and co-workers as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court. Management of the judge’s vehicle and logbook. 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 reception for the Judge and his/her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of the Judge’s library and updating of loose-leaf publications. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge and comply with Departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain confidentiality in respect of the operations of both the judge’s private and official schedule. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms R David Tel No: (021) 480 2635 
HR related enquiries: Ms M Baker Tel No: (021) 469 4000 
 
 
 
 
 
JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2022/63/OCJ (2 POSTS) 
(Three-Year Contract) 
SALARY : R261 372 – R307 890 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg High Court 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. One (1) to three (3) years’ secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment. A valid driver’s license. An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/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 service skills and excellent typing skills including Dictaphone typing. Confidentiality and time management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities. 
 
DUTIES : Typing (or formatting) of draft memorandum decisions, opinions or judgment entries written by or assigned by the judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the judge. Manage and type correspondence, judgments and orders for the judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order made by the judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court applications (after hours) and circuit court, and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely. After a case has been completed and the opinion, decision or judgment entry released, return case file to the Registrar. Accompany the judge to the court and circuit courts. Cooperate with judges, supervisors and co-workers as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court. Management of the 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 reception for the Judge and his/her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of the Judge’s library and updating of loose-leaf publications. Will be required to work with other Judges should there be a need. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge and comply with Departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms R Mahabeer Tel No. 0314926195 
HR related enquiries: Ms L Marrie Tel No: (031) 372 3164