OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: JUDGES SECRETARY

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: JUDGES SECRETARY

APPLICATIONS : National Office Midrand/Constitutional Court: Braamfontein: 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

Gauteng Division of High Court: 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

CLOSING DATE : 19 May 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 (Act 55) 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 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). 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 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 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.
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 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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: JUDGES SECRETARY

POST 15/105 : JUDGES SECRETARY REF NO: 2023/185/OCJ
SALARY : R294 321 – R420 402 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Constitutional Court: Braamfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate with one (1) to three (3) years ‘secretarial experience or as an
office assistant in a legal environment. A valid license. An LLB degree or a
minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCom Law degree will
serve as an advantage.

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 a work under pressure.
Attention to detail. Customer service skills and excellent typing skills including
Dictaphone typing. Confidential and time management. Computer literacy (MS
Words) and research capabilities.

DUTIES : Typing (or Formatting) of draft memorandum decisions, opinions or judgement
entries written by or assigned by the Judge. Provide general secretarial/
administrative duties to the Judge.

Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarise appointments, meeting and official visits and make travel and
accommodation arrangements.

Safeguarding of all case files and endorsement of case file with an order made by the Judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Store, keep and file court records
safely. After a case has been completed and the opinion, decision or
judgement.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms Zoleka Sondlo Tel No: (011) 359 7590
HR related enquiries: Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 2500

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: JUDGES SECRETARY

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: JUDGES SECRETARY