OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: USHER MESSENGER
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
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:
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Makhanda/Bisho: 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.
CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023
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 initial 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 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
121 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.
OTHER POSTS
POST 31/61 : USHER MESSENGER, REF NO: 2023/316/OCJ
SALARY : R147 036 – R170 598.per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape division of the high court: (Bhisho)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS
Word/Excel). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Good
interpersonal relations. Customer service. Interpersonal skills. Conflict
Management. Work ethic and motivation. Professional appearance and
conduct Self-Management.
DUTIES : Render efficient and effective support to the court. Prepare courts timeously
and assuring the courts smoothly. To assist by handing up of documents,
exhibits to judges. Being of assistance to the witnesses and public while the
court are in session. Assisting the advocates by ushering them to and from the
Judge’s chambers. Assisting Judges by collecting and delivering of files and
documents Collection and deliveries of post and documents as required.
Distributing of post and documents accordingly.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr L Ceza, Tel No: (040) 608 7700
Hr Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo, Tel No: (043) 726 5217
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