OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: TYPIST

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 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration:n and preference will be given to Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.

APPLICATIONS: 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 Plaaitjie Drive, Room
B107, Kimberley or via email at applicationsNC@judiciary.org.za

CLOSING DATE : 30 August 2024
NOTE : 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 initialed on both pages 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 a 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
the country of origin (when shortlisted all non – SA Citizens will be required to submit a
copy of proof of South African permanent residence). 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. 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 appointment.

The Office the Chief
Justice complies with the provisions of the 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 that 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 29/09 : TYPIST REF NO: 2024/138/OCJ
SALARY : R183 279 – R215 892 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Northern cape Division of The High Court

REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate or equivalent qualification. A minimum typing speed of 35 wpm.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. A valid Driver’s license will
serve as an advantage. Skills and Competencies Computer literacy (MS Word). Good
communication skills (written and verbal). Good interpersonal relations, planning and
organization skills. Good problem solving skills. Accuracy and attention to details.
Ability to work under pressure. Good time keeping. Telephone etiquette. 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 : Typing of appeals, reviews, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness
statements, taxing master reports, affidavits, memorandums and court orders. Relief
administrative personnel where necessary. Filling, opening files and making
appointments. Dealing with public queries and other administrative duties.

ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR Related Enquiries: Technical/HR related enquiries: Ms L Wymers Tel No:
(053) 492 3533
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity
goals.