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 cons...
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Matric Certificate and an LLB degree or four year recognized legal qualification at NQF level 8; A minimum of two (2) years relevant post qualification legal experience;
A minimum of three (3) years legal research experience; Sound knowledge of domestic and international legal databases A valid driver’s license; Completed articles will be an added advantage. An LLM will be an added advantage.
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 judges. 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.
Proof read 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. Assist court personnel with research related queries as assigned.
National Office (Midrand): 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.
Free State/Bloemfontein: 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 High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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
Kimberley: 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
Land Court/Pretoria/labour and Labour Appeals Court: 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
Pietermaritzburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Application can also be hand delivered to Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 1st Floor, CNR Somtseu & Stalwart, Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000.
Eastern Cape/ Gqeberha/Mthatha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London
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