OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: VARIOUS POSTS

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 and preference will be given to
Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.

APPLICATIONS : 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.

Gauteng Division: Johannesburg/ Pretoria/ Land Claims Court:
Randburg: 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.

Polokwane: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice Service Centre, Limpopo, Private
Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications can also be hand delivered to the
High Court of South Africa: Limpopo Division, Polokwane, 36 Biccard &
Bodenstein Street, Polokwane, 0699.

CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023
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 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.

ERRATUM: kindly note that the post of Court Manager: Free State Division of
the High Court with Ref No: 2023/166/OCJ, advertised in Public Service
Vacancy Circular 12 dated 31 March 2023 with a closing date of 21 April 2023
is a Re- Advertisement and the closing date is extended to 02 May 2023.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
OTHER POSTS

POST 13/48 : LAW RESEARCHER REF NO: 2023/171/OCJ
SALARY : R393 711 – R463 764 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Land Claims Court (Rand Burg)

REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate and an LLB Degree or four – year recognised legal
qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of two (2) years relevant legal
experience; A minimum of three (3) years legal research experience and
completed articles will be an advantage. Knowledge of Electronic Information
Resource and online retrieval (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastat); a valid driver’s
license.

Skills and Competencies: Excellent research and analytical skills;
Report writing and editing skills; Excellent communication skills (written and
verbal); Problems analysis, solving and planning skills; Computer literacy (MS
Word); Project management, including planning and organising ability; Ability
to integrate knowledge 7 OCJ Adverts from diverse sources; Accuracy and
attention to detail; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work under pressure; Timemanagement skills; Creative and analytical skills.

DUTIES : Perform all legal duties for the Judges to enable the them to prepare
judgements; Research and retrieve all relevant material from all sources in both
hard and electronic formats on legal issues as requested by a Judge; Read all
relevant material and analyse it thoroughly; Discuss all possible variations on
a legal point with colleagues and/ or the Judge’s attention. Prepare a
comprehensive memorandum on the outcome of the research.

Proof read all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers with respect to spelling
and grammar. Double-check all references and footnotes on in all judgements
and legal articles against the original text to ensure correctness. Correct
mistakes with the assistance of track changes to that the Judge can accept or
decline any proposed changes. Drafting of speeches, legal articles and
conference papers electronic format on legal issues as requested by a Judge.

Read all the relevant material and analyse it thoroughly. Prepare PowerPoint
presentations; Perform quasi – judicial functions; Monitoring and bringing to
the attention of Judiciary new developments in law and Jurisprudence;
Performing any court – related work requested to improve the efficiency of the
court.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: 010 493 5392 and HR
enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: 010 494 8515

POST 13/49 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2023/172/OCJ
SALARY : R269 214 – R317 127 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Gauteng Division Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent
relevant qualification. Minimum of three (3) years practical experience in Court
Interpreting. Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages
(Afrikaans, Isizulu, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Venda,
isiNdebele, isiSwati, isiXhosa).

A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Knowledge of any foreign language and Sepulane will be an added advantage. Candidates will be required to undergo Oral and Written language
proficiency testing. Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication skills
(Written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Office). Good interpersonal
relation. Ability to work under pressure and solve problems. Accuracy and
attention to detail.

Customer services. Planning and organizing skills, Confidentiality. Analytical thinking. Listening skills. Ability to work independently, to be meticulous, to think logically and practice good time
management.

DUTIES : Render interpreting services in criminal court, civil court, labour and quasijudicial proceedings. Rendering interpreting service during consultations.
Translate legal documents and exhibits. Assist with reconstruction of court
records. Develop terminology, coin words. Perform specific line and
administrative support functions to the Judiciary, Court Manager and
Supervisor as and when it is required.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms R S Letlaka, Tel No: 010 494 8402 HR
Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa, Tel No: 010 494 8515

POST 13/50 : STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO 2023/173/OCJ
SALARY : R269 214 – R317 127 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Service Centre: Limpopo

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Financial
Management/ Accounting or equivalent qualification. Minimum of 03 years’
experience in financial environment, knowledge and experience in Basic
Accounting System (BAS) and personnel and salary Administration (PERSAL),
job related knowledge including legislation which governs Financial
Management. In depth knowledge of Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA). A
valid driver’s licence is required.

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Good interpersonal skills. Attention to details. Planning and organizing skills. Flexibility. Ability to work as
part of a team. Excellent communication skills. Analytical skills. Ability to work
under pressure and meet deadlines. Solution-Oriented. Service Delivery
Innovation (SDI). Client Orientation. Customer Focus.

DUTIES : Authorisation of transactions on BAS, ensuring financial documents are audit
compliant in the Province. Attend to audit queries from internal and external
audits, management of Petty cash, perform day end and deposit confirmation.
Approval of transactions on PERSAL.

Ensure invoices are processed within 30
days, monitor budget and expenditure trends, compilation of Medium-Term
Expenditure Framework, Estimates of National Expenditure, Adjusted
Estimates of National Expenditure inputs. Facilitate and compile financial
monthly reports.

Detect and facilitate correcting of misallocations. Staff
Supervision. Ensure financial documents are well maintained. Overall payroll
administration. Perform all duties related to Financial Management.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. T Hughes Tel No. 015 495 1736
HR Related Enquiries: Ms. NP Phadziri Tel No: (015) 495 1743 or Mr. TD
Masemola Tel No: 015 495 1753.

POST 13/51 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO 2023/174/OCJ
SALARY : R181 599 – R213 912 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Gauteng Provincial Service Centre – Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade twelve (12) or equivalent qualification. An LLB Degree or an equivalent
qualification will serve as an added advantage. Zero (0)-two (2) years’
experience will serve as an added advantage.

DUTIES : Conduct Legal Research for the Regional Court President/Chief Magistrate.
Provide Administrative functions to the Regional Court President/Chief
Magistrate. Compilation of statistics. Case Flow management. Assisting
Regional Court Registrar. Knowledge of Public Services Legislation, Prescripts
and Regulations. Research skills.

Communication skills (verbal and written). Minute taking skills. Decision making and time management skills. Good reporting skills. Creative and analytical thinking skills. Computer literacy.
Financial, asset and supply chain management, understanding of facilities and
security management, leadership capabilities.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms D Makgaka Tel No: 010 493 8539
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: 010 494 8515