OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000 or hand deliver applications to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kris Street, Johannesburg. Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa (011) 335-0404 
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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 delivered applications, Physical Address: 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London. Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo (043) 726 5217 
 
CLOSING DATE : 23 April 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. 
 
ERRATUM: kindly note that the permanent post of Judges’ Secretary (for the Labour and Labour Appeals Court Johannesburg) with Ref No: 2019/424/OCJ (X1 Post) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 06 dated 15 February 2019 with a closing date 01 March 2019, the post title must read as follows: Contract Judges’ Secretary (3 Year Contract) and also the salary scale should be R242 475 – R285 630 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

 

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COURT INTERPRETING REF NO: 2019/478/OCJ 
SALARY: R356 289 – R419 679 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement 
CENTRE: Northern Cape High Court: Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 4/ Grade 12, National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5; Six years of practical experience as a Court Interpreter with a minimum of three years’ supervisory experience; A valid driver’s licence; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages and Proficiency in English and/or Afrikaans. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organising and the Ability to work under pressure. 
 
 
DUTIES: Manage legal interpreting and language services and stakeholder relations in the High Court; Develop and manage the business plan for the cluster; Manage special projects of legal interpreting and language services; Co-ordinate the interpreting and languages services activities; Manage training and developing of Court interpreters. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Ruthven Tel No: (053) 807 2733 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PUBLICATIONS REF NO: 2019/479/OCJ 
SALARY: R356 289 – R419 679 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement 
CENTRE: National Office: Midrand 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year National Diploma/ Degree in Graphic Design; A minimum of three years ‘experience in the Graphic Design and Publications Production field; Knowledge of software e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop; InDesign (MAC and/or PC); Basic knowledge of photography/ photography skills and A valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Project management; advanced computer skills; Expert knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Design skills; Creative thinking; Good interpersonal skills; Good communication skills; Problem solving; Ability to work in multiple projects; Project management skills; attention to detail; The ability to work independently, fast and accurately; The ability to meet deadlines and initiative. 
 
DUTIES: Design corporate publications as well as products for events, exhibitions, and outreach activities and facilitate quality control on all design projects; undertake photographic duties for the Department and assemble images for use in various design work; Oversee the production process for all outsourced productions; Manage the OCJ’s social media platforms, including development of brand awareness and online reputation, content management, search engine optimisation, and generation of inbound traffic; Manage the design studio, its personnel equipment and financial resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms C Gideon (010) 493 2500 
 
 
 
 
 
LAW RESEARCHER 
(3 Year Contract) 
SALARY: R356 289 – R419 679 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement 
CENTRE: Gauteng Division: Pretoria Ref No: 2019/480/OCJ (X1 Post) 
Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg Ref No: 2019/481/OCJ (X2 Posts) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A four (4) year legal qualification; A minimum of 1 years’ post-qualification work experience in legal research; Knowledge of electronic information resource and online retrieval. Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy; Research capabilities, Administrative and organizational skills; Problem solving and planning skills; Decision making skills; Time management skills; Customer service orientated and assertiveness; Attention to detail, initiative, ability to remain calm, work under pressure and meet deadlines; Interpersonal relations and decisive where appropriate. 
 
DUTIES: Conduct legal research as directed by Judges; Maintain a repository of research products; Ensure the effective and efficient use of legal materials allocated to the court; Proofreading and citation checking of all draft judgements; Prepare draft speeches and or papers for local and international conferences where so requested; Alert Judges of new developments in the law. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 335 0404
 
 
 
 
 
 
IT CO-ODINATOR REF NO: 2019/482/OCJ 
SALARY: R356 289 – R419 679 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Provincial Service Centre: Western Cape 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year National Diploma/ Degree in Information Technology; Three (3) years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at supervisory level; 1 Year end user training and a valid driver’s licence. An advanced certificate in ITIL will be an added advantage. Technical knowledge/ Competencies: Project and Systems Management; Network administrator; Help Desk first line support; knowledge of Government prescripts, regulations and laws; Knowledge of Development of users training manuals, guidelines and procedures and drafting a budget; Knowledge/ experience in evaluation on End-User Training; Knowledge of Public Sector IT environment, LAN, Project and Change Management; Experience in (IT and general) Asset Management; Behavioural Competencies: Project and system management; Above average communication skills; Good interpersonal relations skills; Training and presentation skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Planning and Organising; Customer service orientation. 
 
DUTIES: Conduct functional training on Business Systems Applications; Provide IT first line support and liaison with the End-Users and LAN support; Liaise with Contracted Service Providers at Provincial level; Conduct infrastructural assessment (Application support) and coordinate all the IT related activities in the regions; Manage projects for Roll-out of Business systems and training; Compile regional report on the IT system usage and all the IT business systems undertaken. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Baker (021) 469 4000 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTRACT POOL JUDGES’ SECRETARY REF NO: 2019/483/OCJ 
(1 Year Contract) 
SALARY: R242 475 – R285 630 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12. An LLB, or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA or BCom Law Degree will serve as an added advantage and results must be attached. 1 to 3 years’ Secretarial experience or Office Assistant, A valid driver’s license. 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 and attention to detail; Customer care service skills and excellent typing skills; Confidentiality and time management; Computer literacy (MS Word) and Research capabilities. 
 
DUTIES: Typing (or format) of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by assigned Judge; Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge; Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including Dictaphone typing); Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings for 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, documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar; Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours and ensure integrity of such recordings; Store, keep and file court records safely; Accompany the Judge to the Courts; Management of 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 receptions for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs; Management of Judge’s library and updating of documentation; Execute legal research as directed by the Judge; and comply with Prescripts, Departmental policies, Procedures and Guidelines. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 335 0404
 
 
 
 
 
 
USHER MESSENGER (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY: R115 437 – R135 981 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement 
CENTRE: Mthatha High Court Ref No: 2019/484/OCJ (X2 Posts) 
Gauteng Division: Pretoria Ref No: 2019/485/OCJ (X1 Post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12; 1 year relevant court exposure. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant legislation; Planning and organizing skills; Problem solving and Analysis; Time Management; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Report writing skills; Driving skills; Negotiation skills; Communication skills; Attentive to detail; Good interpersonal skills; Initiative driven and Flexibility. 
 
DUTIES: The escorting of Judges to the court rooms; The rendering of administrative support functions to the Judges’ and the court room crew; The maintenance of court rooms’ records; The facilitation of the smooth- running of the court rooms and the collection and distribution of court files. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Eastern Cape: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217 
Gauteng: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 335 0404