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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE (OCJ)
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE (OCJ)
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.
APPLICATIONS : Gauteng Division: Pretoria/ Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg/Labour and Labours Appeals Courts: Johannesburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg.
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
Durban Labour Court: 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.
CLOSING DATE 03 September 2021
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/ www.judiciary.org.za. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as copies of all qualification/s and ID document. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. 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.
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/ www.judiciary.org.za. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as copies of all qualification/s and ID document. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. 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. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: Requirement for all Senior Management Service (SMS) Posts - Nyukela Programme: This is a Pre-Entry Certificate to Senior SMS endorsed by DPSA which is offered by the National School of Government (NSG) through an online course platform. 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. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the Pre-entry certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments.
OTHER POSTS
REGISTRAR REF NO: 2021/175/OCJ
SALARY : R257 073.per annum (MR3 –MR5) (Salary to be determined in accordance with experience as per OSD salary 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 : Gauteng Division: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an LLB Degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification. A minimum of five (5) years’ legal experience obtained after qualification. 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, Results driven, Honesty/Trustworthy, Observance of confidentiality
DUTIES : Co-ordination of Case Flow management and support to the Judiciary and Prosecution, Manage the issuing of all 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 Registrar’s Clerk, ensure annotation of relevant publications, codes acts and rules, attend to and execute requests from the Judiciary in connection with causes 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 : Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 355 0404
REGISTRAR REF NO: 2021/176/OCJ
SALARY : R257 073 per annum (MR3 –MR5) (Salary to be determined in accordance with experience as per OSD salary 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 : Durban Labour Court: KZN
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an LLB Degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience obtained after qualification. Superior 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, Results driven, Honesty/Trustworthy, Observance of confidentiality
DUTIES : Co-ordination of Case Flow management and support to the Judiciary. Attend to and execute requests from the judiciary in connection with cases referred to case management and case management related matters. Manage the capturing, tracking and monitoring of cases referred to case management to ensure compliance with the Uniform Rules of Court and practice directives. Assist the Judge President/designated case management Judge with the facilitation of Pre-Trial conferences (drawing of the roll. Maintaining of statistics on the case management tool, supervision and management of staff, provide practical training and assistance to the registrar’s Clerk, Excise control over the management of appeals and reviews, Deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and Legislation. Attend to taxations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Marrie Tel No: (031) 372 3164
REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2021/178/OCJ
SALARY : R173 703 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Free State High Court: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Appropriate experience in general administration or court related functions will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Understanding of confidentiality in Government. Skills and Competencies: Good administration and organising skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Office). Good interpersonal and public relation skills. Ability to work under pressure and solve problems. Numerical skills. Attention to detail. Planning, organizing and controlling skills. Customer service skills orientated.
DUTIES : Render efficient and effective support services to the Court. Issuing of Court process at General Office. Render 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. Perform 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 : Ms. M Luthuli Tel No: (051) 492 4573
REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2021/179/OCJ
SALARY : R173 703 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Labour And Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. A minimum of two years (2) experience in general administration or Secretarial experience. Skills and Competencies: Good administration and organising skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Office). Good interpersonal and public relation skills. Ability to work under pressure and solve problems. Attention to detail. Planning, organizing and controlling skills. Customer service skills orientated.
DUTIES : Attend and oversee to general public quires, render administration services at the general office, attend to general enquiries by the members of the public, bind appeals and reviews, perform clerical and administrative work relating to other offices such as filling rooms, archives, general office, safekeeping and dispose of exhibits and case records, attend to correspondences received, receive, register, allocate case numbers to all pleadings.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 355 0404