Careers at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12, National Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6,
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the LAN/WAN environment,
• A certificate such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA), or Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA) or equivalent, a valid Driver’s license is must. the following will be regarded as an added advantage - CCNP, ACSP and HCIP.

DUTIES :

• Plan, design, implement and monitor the network infrastructure technologies (LAN, WAN, VPN and VoIP),
• Develop network infrastructure specification, configuration and administration,
• Monitor and ensure network infrastructure including the data lines and internet break out,
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure,
• Maintain the data center/ server room standards as set by policy.
• Ability to monitor and manage server room’s UPSs.
• Candidate must be willing to work extended hours (after hours, weekends and holidays) when required to do so. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric certificate, an LLB degree or a 4-year legal qualification (or equivalent). A valid Driver’s license.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing proficiency test.
• 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.

DUTIES :

• Ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To ensure that judgments are typed, and correspondences is appropriately captured and saved in the correct locations and safeguarded;
• Provide general secretarial / administrative duties to the Judge. Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings, official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. etc;
• Perform digital recording of court proceedings urgent court after hours and ensure integrity of such recordings, store, keep and file court records safely: after a case has been completed and opinion, decision or judgment entry released, returns case file to the Registrar;
• Accompany the Judge to the court and circuit courts; ensure that the register/template for the reserved judgments is updated timeously and that the Statistics Officer is notified when judgment remains outstanding and/or has been handed down, Cooperate with Judges, Supervisors and co-workers as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Court;
• Management of Judge’s vehicle and logbook; compile data and prepares reports and documents for assigned judges as necessary, including expenses reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statement, and case management; Arrange receptions for the Judge, and his visitors and attend to their needs; To remind the Judge of invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed.
• To ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes. To ensure that stats are submitted to the Statistical Officer timeously.
• To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month to the Transport Office. Management of Judge’s Library and updating of loose-leaf publications;
• Ensure that the Judge’s stationery is ordered and collected; Execute Legal research as directed by the Judge. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Attention to detail.
• Customer service skills and Computer literacy (Ms Word) and including Dictaphone typing, Confidentiality and time management. Comply with departmental policies and prescripts and procedures or guidelines. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric certificate, an LLB degree or a 4-year legal qualification (or equivalent). A valid Driver’s license.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing proficiency test.
• 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.

DUTIES :

• Ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To ensure that judgments are typed, and correspondences is appropriately captured and saved in the correct locations and safeguarded;
• Provide general secretarial / administrative duties to the Judge. Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings, official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. etc;
• Perform digital recording of court proceedings urgent court after hours and ensure integrity of such recordings, store, keep and file court records safely: after a case has been completed and opinion, decision or judgment entry released, returns case file to the Registrar;
• Accompany the Judge to the court and circuit courts; ensure that the register/template for the reserved judgments is updated timeously and that the Statistics Officer is notified when judgment remains outstanding and/or has been handed down, Cooperate with Judges, Supervisors and co-workers as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Court;
• Management of Judge’s vehicle and logbook; compile data and prepares reports and documents for assigned judges as necessary, including expenses reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statement, and case management; Arrange receptions for the Judge, and his visitors and attend to their needs; To remind the Judge of invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed.
• To ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes. To ensure that stats are submitted to the Statistical Officer timeously.
• To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month to the Transport Office. Management of Judge’s Library and updating of loose-leaf publications;
• Ensure that the Judge’s stationery is ordered and collected; Execute Legal research as directed by the Judge. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Attention to detail.
• Customer service skills and Computer literacy (Ms Word) and including Dictaphone typing, Confidentiality and time management. Comply with departmental policies and prescripts and procedures or guidelines. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 / Matric plus LLB degree; Valid driver’s license. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test

DUTIES :

• To ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized. To ensure that the judgments are typed and correspondences are filed accordingly in the right sections.
• To ensure that signed Judgments and orders handed down in court or virtually are sent to the typist and the library (Judgements only). To ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to.
• To ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and filed. To ensure that stationery for the Judge is ordered and collected. To ensure that the court files are ready and Judge has all documents in the file on time as per duty roster.
• To ensure that all files received from various section(s) are verified by the Registrar of that section. To ensure that the register of reviews is up to date and signed on receipt and return of reviews to the review Clerk. To ensure that he register/template of the reserved judgment is updated and notifying the Statistics officer as well as the office of the Judge President when judgment has been handed down.
• To ensure that the transcribed judgments from transcribers reach the Judge for approval and signature. To prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders.
• To ensure that the Heads of Arguments from various stakeholders are received, filed and verified. Informing parties involved via e-mail and/or telephonically of time and date when reserved judgments will be handed down, further notifying them on how the judgement will be handed down. To ensure that the bench book of the Judge is prepared and files are in court before the court starts or before Judge enters the court.
• To ensure that all stakeholders involved are present in court before commencement of proceedings. To ensure that all cases are called and recorded as per court roll. Calling the case number and the parties’ names on record before Judge can allow parties to start with their matters. To ensure that the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in court, when required.
• To ensure that the exhibits are handled, controlled and noted professionally and captured accordingly. To ensure that the correct order is endorsed on the electronic court file after it was granted by Judge in court. To ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order on time, attend to sign the documents being signed prior approval.
• To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month to the Transport Officer. To ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance and service, receive the pre-authorization for the Judge’s vehicle. To remind the Judge of the invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed.
• To ensure the submission of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes. To ensure that court roll(s) is submitted to the Statistical Officer on or before every Friday.
• To ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in the Judge’s library are attended to. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge. Comply with departmental Policies and Prescripts and procedures or guidelines, including signing of payroll 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma in Financial Management, Public Finance, Public Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of two years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Assist in the preparation of various budgets. Assist budget managers in compiling their budget inputs and expenditure reporting,
• Capture budget in the financial system (BAS), Manage the department’s budget and notify budget managers on possible over/underspending and recommend solutions,
• Prepare and provide budget managers with management reports (cashflow statements) on a monthly basis,
• Assist in the compilation of expenditure reports to various stakeholders, Assist in the preparation of financial statements (appropriation statement),
• Ensure application of prescribed financial procedures and policies including PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Perform other duties as directed

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate. No experience is required. LLB degree will be an added advantage

DUTIES :

• Conduct Legal Research for the Regional Court President/Chief Magistrate.
• Compilation of statistics.
• Case flow management. Assisting Regional Court Registrar.
• Provide administrative support to the Regional Court President/Chief Magistrate.