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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE 
 
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 : Free State: Bloemfontein: 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, 9301. 
 
Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag x 13012, Cambridge 5206, East London or hand deliver applications to: 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London. 
 
Western Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag x 9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, cape Town. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 20 December 2019 
 
 
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes, including a competency assessment for Senior Management Service. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). 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. 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: 
 

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCE REF NO: 2019/657/OCJ 
Re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Provincial Service Centre: Free State 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and a three -year National Diploma/ B Degree in Public Finance and/ Auditing; Five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level and a valid Driver’s licence. knowledge of GRAP/GAAP; Financial Management and Accounting; Sound track record in Financial Accounting in the Public Service or entities; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations; Knowledge of financial and operational prescripts that governs the Department and Public Sector; Knowledge of transversal systems used in the Department e.g BAS, PERSAL, and JYP; Knowledge of budgeting of Vote Account; Must have budgeting knowledge and skills; Must have payroll and basic conditions of service knowledge; Skills and Competencies: Communications skills (written and verbal); Problem solving and decision making skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook); Numerical, Analytical, Reporting, Financial Skills; Assertiveness, Accuracy and attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES : Advise and assist the Director Court Operations in the exercise of powers, functions assigned and delegations; Ensure the effective implementation of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations; Ensure compliance with the best practice accounting norms and standards; Manage, monitor and implement financial systems and accounts control; Prepare financial statements; Facilitate internal and external audits; Manage bookkeeping and financial quality control services; Establish and maintain effective, efficient and transparent system and internal control; Determine the long term direction of court finance services and relate these to present and future strategic goals; Manage and direct the Finance Directorates staff and budgets.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Luthuli Tel No: (051) 406 8191

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CHIEF REGISTRAR REF NO: 2019/658/OCJ 
Re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply 
SALARY : R473 820 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation 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 : Grahamstown High Court and Port Elizabeth High court 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or equivalent qualification. At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. A valid driver’s license. Leadership and Managerial experience and Computer literacy. Skills and Competencies Written Communication. Verbal and Non-verbal communication. Numerical Skills. Technical Expertise, attention to detail, Planning, Organizing and Control, Problem solving and Decision making skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal skills, Conflict Management, Work ethic and motivation, Self-management, Professionalism appearance and conduct. 
 
DUTIES : Mentor and advise on the tracking and management of the progression of all cases filed in Court, management of time and events necessary to move cases from initiation through to disposition, reporting to the Judge President, make input on amendments of Court rules. Practice Directives to improve efficiency at the High Court, implement directives issued by the Judge President, manage implementation of the Departmental Strategic Objectives relating to the processing of Cases within the Case Flow Management Framework at the High Court, reporting, compile training manuals and provide training to Registrars, support staff, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources Management, Court and Case-flow Management/Quasi-Judicial Functions. Manage Service Level Agreement Framework. Managing Strategic Court Efficiency Projects and Best Practices, Information and Case/Court Documentation Management System. Safeguard case records in accordance with prescripts. Achieve excellence in delivering the planned Customer Service outcomes (i.e. Service levels and Standards) for the Department and monitoring the unit’s Service Delivery in order to achieve the service delivery targets. Ensure the highest level of Customer Care and Customer satisfaction and Manage PMDS of staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2019/659/OCJ 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Western Cape High Court 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Computer skills, good communication skills (written and verbal). Good interpersonal and Public Relation skills, Good Administration and Organisational skills, Customer Service skills, Ability to work under pressure. Additional Competencies which may be of advantage: paralegal qualification, knowledge of court process and procedure 
 
DUTIES : Render efficient and effective support services to the Court, issuing of court process at General Office, 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; 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 Baker/ Ms L Adams Tel No: (021) 469 4000 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK (ASSETS) REF NO: 2019/660/OCJ 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Supreme Court Of Appeal: Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: knowledge of relevant legislation, financial management, excellent communication skills, Computer literacy, Analytical skills. Behavioural Competencies: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Solution Oriented, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Client Orientation and Customer Focus. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the maintenance of a complete, reliable and accurate asset register for Departmental owned assets, Reconciliation of the general ledger (BAS), the asset registers (JYP) and the financial. Statements, maintain a complete and accurate leased asset register, Perform the physical verification of assets as well as the completeness of the asset, register. Management of losses as well as the disposal of unserviceable, redundant and obsolete. assets. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Luthuli Tel No: (051) 406 8191