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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Grade 12. A minimum of three (3) year’s National Diploma in Labour Relations/ Human Resource management/Law/ equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA. A valid Driver License and Willingness to travel.
A minimum of Two (2) years’ experience in Labour Relations environment. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Public Service Regulations (PSR). Public Service Act (PSA). Labour Relations Act (LRA). Employment Equity Act (EEA). PSCBC Resolutions and CCMA Procedure.
DUTIES :
Facilitate compliance with the disciplinary code and grievance procedure. Facilitate awareness programmes on management of discipline, the Code of Conduct. Maintain sound relations with all stakeholders.
Provide administrative services in the sub-directorate. Supervise and develop staff. Competently representing the Department at external disputes resolution forums. Assist in the management of strike action within the department.
Develop and manage the information and records off all the activities in the Employment Relations Unit and capture cases on PERSAL. Accurately update the Case management system. Coordinate and handle all misconduct cases within the Department promptly and effectively.
Finalise all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Department timeously. Assist in the Coordination of the effective collective bargaining within the department by ensuring healthy working relationships and engagement with the relevant recognized trade unions
Grade 12. A minimum of two (2) years secretarial experience. Experience in a legal/ court environment will serve as an added advantage.
An LLB Degree, Bachelor of Law Degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA or Bachelor of Law Degree will serve as an advantage.
A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test.
DUTIES :
Provide general legal secretarial/ legal administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or formatting) of draft memorandums, directions, opinions, letters for or by the Judge. Manage and type correspondence, judgments and orders for the Judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings, official visits, make travel and accommodation arrangements for circuit, meetings etc with the relevant administration unit at the court.
Store, keep and safeguard all case files and update the case files with postponements and/or orders made by the Judge. Update files with documents received. Update exhibit and witness list in criminal matters.
Perform digital recordings of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court and ensure the integrity of recordings. Accompany the Judge to court and keep a record of times (start and end times daily, including adjournments). Compile court statistics daily and ensure accurate updates on the statistical tools.
Management of the Judge’s vehicle, logbook and servicing thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned Judges as necessary, including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statements and case management.
Arrange refreshments for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Manage the Judge’s library and the updating of loose-leaf publications. Attend to and execute requests from the judiciary in connection with cases and case-related matters.