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  • Posted: Aug 19, 2024
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    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 cons...
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    Senior Law Researcher REF NO: 2024/139/OCJ (Re-Advertisement, Candidates who Previously Applied are Encouraged to Re-Apply)

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Grade 12 certificate and an LLB or four (4) year legal qualification as recognised by SAQA.
    • A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant legal experience.
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ legal research experience.
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience.
    • Knowledge of electronic information resources and the ability to access and utilize computer research programmes (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastats).
    • A LLM degree will serve as an added advantage.

    Skills and Competencies: 

    • Excellent research and analytical skills.
    • Report writing and editing skills.
    • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
    • Understanding of the Constitution and relevant legislation.
    • Computer literacy (MS Office).
    • Problem analysis and solving skills.
    • Planning and organizing.
    • Ability to integrate knowledge from diverse sources.
    • Accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Interpersonal skills.
    • Time management skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Supervisory skills.

    DUTIES:

    • Perform all legal duties for the judges to enable them to prepare judgments.
    • Research and retrieve all material from all sources in both hard copy and electronic format on legal issues, as requested by the judges and other personnel of the court.
    • Read all the relevant material and analyse it thoroughly.
    • Discuss all possible variations on a legal point with colleagues and/or the judge.
    • Prepare a comprehensive memorandum on the outcome of the research.
    • Proofread all judgments, articles, speeches, and conference papers.
    • Verify all references and footnotes in all judgments and legal articles against the original text for correctness.
    • Correct documents with the help of track changes to allow for the acceptance/rejection of the proposed changes.
    • Draft speeches, conference notes, and legal articles.
    • Monitor and bring to the attention of judges of the court recent developments in case law and jurisprudence.
    • Supervise the law researchers and manage all HR-related functions within the unit.
    • Assist with communication, organization, and full secretariat functions for the Judge President Case Flow Management meetings.

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    Assistant Director Security, REF NO: 2024/107/OCJ

    REQUIREMENTS:  

    • Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma/Degree/B-Tech in Security Management/Security Risk Management (NQF level 6) or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA.  
    • Minimum of three years’ supervisory experience in security environment.  
    • Grade B PSIRA registered certificate.  
    • Completion of Security Management Course offered by State Security Agency (SSA) would be an added advantage.  
    • Valid driver’s license Code EB.  
    • Sound knowledge of MISS, MPSS, National Key Points Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act, Labour Relations Act, PSIRA, OHS, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SASREA and other security-related legislations.  
    • Ability to work with other stakeholders including SAPS, SSA, and clients.  
    • Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).  
    • Ability to work under pressure and travel extensively.  
    • Technical skills in physical and electronic access control equipment like CCTV, biometric and intruder detection systems, etc.  
    • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.

    DUTIES:  

    • Coordinate and manage the implementation of physical security measures for the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) in the province in line with the Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS).  
    • Conduct Threat & Risk Assessments.  
    • Contract Management: management of Security Service Providers contracted to OCJ.  
    • Roll out of security awareness programmes.  
    • Investigate security breaches and compile investigation reports.  
    • Coordinate provision of security measures for the Judiciary.  
    • Enforcement of compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA).  
    • Develop and oversee the implementation of the Contingency Plan.  
    • Coordinate security planning for special events hosted by the Department, including planning for high-profile cases enrolled at Superior Courts.  
    • Security Stakeholders engagement.  
    • Develop Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) that give effect to the implementation of departmental security policy and related security directives.  
    • Security Administration: Compile and consolidate monthly and quarterly reports submitted by various courts in the province.  
    • Fleet management.

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    Judge's Secretaries

    Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria (X11 Posts)

    • Ref No: 2024/108/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/109/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/110/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/111/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/112/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/113/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/115/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/116/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/117/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/118/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/119/OCJ

    Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg (X15 Posts)

    • Ref No: 2024/120/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/121/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/122/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/123/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/124/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/125/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/126/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/127/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/128/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/129/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/130/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/131/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/132/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/133/OCJ
    • Ref No: 2024/134/OCJ 

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Matric Certificate.
    • One (1) to three (3) years’ secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment.
    • A valid driver’s license.
    • An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCOM Law degree will serve as an added advantage and results must accompany the application.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test.
    • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.

    DUTIES

    • To ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls.
    • To ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized.
    • To ensure that the judgments are typed and correspondences are filed accordingly in the right sections.
    • To ensure that signed Judgments and orders handed down in court or virtually are sent to the typist and the library (Judgment only).
    • To ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to.
    • To ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and filed.
    • To ensure that stationery for the Judge is ordered and collected.
    • To ensure that the court files are ready and Judge has all documents in the file on time as per duty roster.
    • To ensure that all files received from various section(s) are verified by the Registrar of that section.
    • To ensure that the register of reviews is up to date and signed on receipt and return of reviews to the review Clerk.
    • To ensure that the register/template of the reserved judgment is updated and notifying the Statistics officer as well as the office of the Judge President when judgment has been handed down.
    • To ensure that the transcribed judgments from transcribers reach the Judges for approval and signature.
    • To prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders.
    • To ensure that the Heads of Arguments from various stakeholders are received filed and verified.
    • Informing parties involved via e-mail and or telephonically of time and date when reserved judgments will be handed down, further notifying them on how the judgment will be handed down.
    • To ensure that the bench book of the Judge is prepared and files are in court before the court starts or before Judge enters the court.
    • To ensure that all stakeholders involved are present in court before commencement of proceedings.
    • To ensure that all cases are called and recorded as per court roll.
    • Calling the case number and the parties’ names on record before Judge can allow parties to start with their matters.
    • To ensure that the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in court, when required.
    • To ensure that the exhibits are handled, controlled and noted professionally and captured accordingly.
    • To ensure that the correct order is endorsed on the file and or on Caselines after it was granted by Judge in court.
    • To ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order on time, attend to sign the documents being signed prior approval.
    • To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month to the Transport Officer.
    • To ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance and service, receive the pre-authorization for the Judge’s vehicle.
    • To remind the Judge of the 11 invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed.
    • To ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes.
    • To ensure that court roll(s) is submitted to the Statistical Officer on or before every Friday.
    • To ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in the Judges library are attended to.
    • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
    • Administration and organizational skills.
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Customer service skills and excellent typing skills including Dictaphone typing.
    • Confidentiality and time management.
    • Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities.

    Method of Application

    Use the emails(s) below to apply

    • Senior Law Researcher REF NO: 2024/139/OCJ (Re-Advertisement, Candidates who Previously Applied are Encouraged to Re-Apply) - Apply Here
    • Assistant Director Security, REF NO: 2024/107/OCJ - Apply Here
    • Judge's Secretaries - Apply Here

     

    • All applications must be submitted on a NEW Z83 form.
    • 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) (when shortlisted).
    • Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from the country of origin (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 will 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.

    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  
      Or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.  
      Or via email at [email protected]

    Eastern Cape: 
      Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:  
      The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London.  
      Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London  
      Or via email at [email protected]

    Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria / 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  
      Or via email at [email protected]

    Northern Cape: 
      Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:  
      The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300  
      Applications can also be hand delivered to the High Court, Sol Plaatjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley  
      Or via email at [email protected]

    Western Cape: 
      Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:  
      The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg, 8018.  
      Applications can also be hand delivered to 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town  
      Or via email at [email protected]

    Free State / Supreme Court of Appeal: 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  
      Or via email at [email protected]

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