Office of the Chief Justice is recruiting for the position of Judge’s Secretary [x4 posts]

Office of the Chief Justice is seeking applications from South African with Grade 12 for the position of Judge’s Secretary [x4 posts].

Location: Gauteng and Eastern Cape, South Africa

Closing Date: 02 February 2024

The Office of the Chief Justice is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position of Judge’s Secretary. There are multiple vacancies available. Here are the details:

Positions:

• Judge’s Secretary (Ref No: 2024/06/OCJ)
• Judge’s Secretaries (Ref No: 2024/07/OCJ) – 2 Positions
• Judges Secretary (Ref No: 2024/08/OCJ)

Type of Appointment:

• 3-Year Contract

Salary:

• R294 321 – R343 815 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Locations:

1. Gauteng Division High Court: Johannesburg
2. Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Bhisho
3. Gauteng Division High Court: Pretoria

Closing Date:

• 02 February 2024

Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• 1 to 3 years’ secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment
• A valid driver’s license
• An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCOM Law degree (added advantage)
• Results must accompany the application
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and screen all incoming and outgoing calls
• Diarize appointments and meetings of the Judge
• Type judgments and file correspondences accordingly
• Ensure signed judgments and orders are sent to the typist and the Library
• Receive, screen, and attend to all visitors
• Record and file all incoming and outgoing documents
• Order and collect stationery for the Judge
• Prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court
• Update the register/template of reserved judgments
• Inform parties involved of time and date when reserved judgments will be handed down

How to Apply:

Applications should be directed to the Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice. You can submit your application in one of the following ways:

1. Postal Address: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
2. Hand Delivery: Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685

Note:

• Applications must be submitted on a NEW Z83 form (downloadable from the link provided in the post or obtainable from any Public Service Department).
• The application should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV and contactable referees.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview.
• Incomplete or unsigned applications will lead to disqualification during the selection process.
• Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

For more details, you can contact Ms. D Makgaka for technical inquiries at (010) 494 8459 or Ms. T Mbalekwa for HR inquiries at (010) 494 8515.