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 Resource policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to women, persons with disabilities and the youth.
APPLICATIONS: Free State Division of the High Court: 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 Division of the High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.
CLOSING DATE: 23 December 2024
NOTE: All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on the internet at www.judiciary.org.za or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only, with contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in PDF format and put them in one folder. 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 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 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 residency). 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 shortlisted 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 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 of 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 specifically for 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.
POSTB 45/103: SENIOR LAW RESEARCHER, REF NO: 2024/289/OCJSALARY: R552 081 – R650 322 per annum, (Level 10). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Free State Division of The High Court
REQUIREMENTS: Matric certificate and an LLB or four (4) year legal qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Law Researcher. Knowledge of electronic information resources and the ability to access and utilise computer research programmes (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastats). An 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. Drafting of speeches, conference notes and legal articles. Monitoring and bringing 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 the communication, organization and full secretariat functions for the Judge President's Case Flow Management meetings. 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.
ENQUIRIES: Technical Related Enquiries: Ms Z. Gxabuza Tel No: (051) 492 4588 HR Related Enquiries: Ms N. de la Rey Tel No: (051) 492 4585
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email at ******. The department will give preference to candidates in line with the employment equity goals.
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