OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE (OCJ) VACANCIES

 
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, Persons with Disabilities and youth. All applications must be submitted on 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 and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV Only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. 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 by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin (when shortlisted). All non - SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. 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. All shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Service (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 committee will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) SMS competency assessment tools. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. One of the minimum entry requirements to the Senior Management Service is the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme (certificate) which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. The successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment. All successful candidates 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. The Office the Chief Justice (Constitutional Court) comply with the provisions of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. 
 
 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Assistant Director Statistical Reporting and Analysis: Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Makhanda, Ref No: 2023/127/OCJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 07 dated 24 February 2023 has been withdrawn. The postal address for KwaZulu Natal: Pietermaritzburg/Durban has been amended as follows: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X 54314, Durban, 4000. The Centre of the following posts have been amended as follows: Registrar’s Clerk post: Ref No: 2023/146/OCJ is for Durban High Court not for Pietermaritzburg High Court, Registry Clerk Ref No: 2023/148/OCJ is for Pietermaritzburg High Court not Durban High Court. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 
 
 

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STATISTICAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS REF NO: 2023/153/OCJ 
(Re - advert – Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply) 
CENTRE : R393 711 – R463 764 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate a three (3) year National Diploma in statistics or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 Credits) as recognized by SAQA. Relevant Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate in Statistics at NQF level 7 will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) years practical and relevant experience in statistical analysis and reporting of which one (1) must be managerial/supervisory experience at least on salary level 7. A valid driving license. Skills and Competencies: Computer Skills (MS Office – especially Excel). Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Planning and organizing, problem solving, numerical skills. Attention to detail. Professionalism. Strong work ethics. Conflict management. Supervisory skills. Time management and ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and administer data collection on court processes. Identify data required. Collate data on a uniform tool as requested. Ensure accurate data is collected and checked. Analyse data information into the format required. Maintain databases with datasets. Enter data into the reporting tools. Liaise with sources of information. Identify training needs and offer information sessions and training. Follow-up, verify and clean the data before processing. Keep/check and analyse the court’s monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and the submission thereof. Deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and legislation. Prepare and present cases for audit purposes. Manage the staff component and related functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms L Marshall-Reen Tel No: 046 6035000 
HR Related Enquiries: Mr. S Mponzo Tel No: 043 726 5217