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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 (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. 
HR Related Queries, Ms L Kwinika Tel No: (010) 493 2500/2578
 
CLOSING DATE : 12 November 2021
 
 
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.
 
 

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: STRATEGY AND SERVICE DELIVERY PLANNING REF NO: 2021/207/OCJ
SALARY : R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 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 : National Office: Midrand
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and an undergraduate qualification in Strategic Management/Public Administration or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA is required. A post-graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage. Five years’ appropriate experience in Senior/ Middle Management. Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in Strategy Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and/ or Service Delivery Improvement. A valid driver’s license. Technical Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act. Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Treasury Regulations. Framework for Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plans. Public Service Act and Regulations. Service Delivery Improvement prescripts. Batho Pele Principles. Change Management. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Analytical thinking skills. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Innovative and creative. People management, development and empowerment skills. Financial management and budgeting skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Results-driven. Computer literacy.
 
DUTIES : Develop and publish the OCJ Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plan. Coordinate the development of operational plans by the Units within OCJ. Facilitate the implementation of the Operations Management Framework within the OCJ. Coordinate, develop and monitor the OCJ Service Delivery Improvement Plan. Coordinate, develop facilitate and monitor the OCJ APPs and Ops Plans development processes. Coordinate, develop and monitor the OCJ Service Delivery Charter and Service Standards. Roll-out the Customer Service Improvement Programme in Superior Courts. Develop and implement a departmental strategic planning policy
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. I Malao Tel No: (010) 493 2500/2499
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: CAPACITY, ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: 2021/208/OCJ
SALARY : R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 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 : National Office: Midrand
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and an undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management/Development/Industrial Psychology/ Social science or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA is required. A post-graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage. Five (5) years’ appropriate experience in Senior/ Middle Management. Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. Experience and knowledge of change management methodologies and tools, human capital development, alignment of individual performance to the organizational strategic objectives and mandate, development and implementation of human resource plan and employment equity. Knowledge and good understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations as well as the relevant public service prescripts, the Public Finance Management Act including Treasury Instructions and Regulations. Behavioral Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act. Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Employee Health and Wellness framework in the Public Service. Public Service Act and Regulations. Batho Pele Principles. Skills and Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. People Management and Empowerment. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communications (verbal and written).
 
DUTIES : Develop, manage and monitor the implementation of training and development of policies, strategies and plans as per Skills Development Act. Develop, manage and monitor the implementation of performance management systems. Develop, manage and monitor the implementation of skills programmes. Conduct organisational review and redesign processes. Conduct job evaluation. Conduct workload analysis. Facilitate and conduct business process improvement initiatives. Conduct organisational functionality assessments of department’s internal systems and processes. Design and implement change management initiatives. Ensure management of organisation structure design and change management within OCJ. Manage the human resource information systems. Develop and implement human resource planning, strategies and processes in line with the department’s mandate, objectives and personnel budget allocation. Assess the capacity of human resource to deliver services. Develop and facilitate the implementation of the succession plan. Develop and monitor the implementation of the employment equity plan. Manage the analysis of HR reports and ensure compliance thereof. Co-ordinate the functioning relevant structures. Develop and implement employee health and wellness strategies and programmes. Manage and facilitate HIV and Aids and TB prevention, support and treatment care programmes. Facilitate and manage health and productivity management programmes. Facilitate and promote safety health, environment, risk and quality management (SHERQ). Facilitate and monitor gender mainstreaming programme. Facilitate and monitor youth, disability and older person’s management programme. Monitor implementation of job access in the department. Facilitate and monitor diversity management programme.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Kwinika Tel No: (010) 493 2500/2578
 
NOTE : 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.