Open Positions at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric certificate and LLB degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification.
• A minimum of two (2) years ‘legal experience obtained after qualification.
• Labour Court litigation experience will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the signing of court orders and writ of executions and Judge’s directive (ensuring that the information on the order/directions correspond with the endorsement made by the Judge on the Court file) taxation of bills of costs and endorsing settled bill of costs.
• Giving effect to instruction made by the Judge President, the Deputy Judge President, Judges and Court Manager. Co-ordination of Case Flows Management and support the Judiciary. Supporting the Court regarding quasi-judicial function.
• Effectively and efficiently correspondence with public private body and various other stakeholders. Supervise and Management of the staff. Provide practical training to and assistance to the Registrar’s Clerk. Exercise control over the management and safe keeping of case records and records rooms.
• Deal with files in terms of the relevant codes and legislations. Manage submission of statistics to the reporting Registrar. Prepare and present cases for Audits. Manage performance in terms of Annual Performance Plan. 

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CENTRE :

• Provincial Service Centre: Polokwane, Ref No: 2025/57/OCJ 
• Thohoyandou High Court, Ref No: 2025/58/OCJ  

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three (3) years’ Degree or National Diploma in HRM/ Public Administration/ Management or Equivalent Qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years functional experience in Human Resource Management within the Public Service. Knowledge of Persal system. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit Persal certificates/Results.

DUTIES :

• Provide support to the implementation of recruitment and selection process, Identify and verify funded vacant posts, compile submission of request to advertise and commitment forms and submit to the delegated authority, quality assure maintenance of staff establishment, transfers, reference and background checks, render secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions.
• Provide support to Conditions of Services, Capture the appointment /service termination on PERSAL, compile submission of appointment and termination documents, supervise the implementation and maintenance of human resource administration practices concerning service benefits (Leave, Housing allowance, Medical aid, Injury on duty, leave discounting, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, PILIR, allowances etc, Provide support to Performance Management and Development System
• Ensure all officials sign and submit performance agreements, annual assessment and mid-year review, verify data for outstanding PMDS documents and take remedial actions and compile a report, perform quality assurance on PMDS documents, facilitate pre-moderation meetings and take minutes, Facilitate appeals emanating from the moderation process.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensure general supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials, Manage leave of staff, Advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work, Manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees, Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control. Render an effective filing and record management service.
• Ensure adequate filing system, File /store, trace (manually) and retrieve documents and files, ensure that the information inside the personal file is filed accordingly, Update filing database and records. Compile the WSP and co-ordinate the trainings with the Province. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent national certificate with no experience required. Exposure in Court Related function will be an added advantage  

DUTIES :

• Prepare court before court proceedings to test and operate recording equipment.
• Perform digital recording of court proceedings and ensure the integrity of such documents. Provide administrative support in circuit courts. Collecting statistics.
• Provide administrative support in general on court performance and case flow management.
• Provide any other administrative support in performance duties in HR, finance and supply Chain as required by the Judiciary, Court Manager and Supervisor. Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Good communication (verbal and written) Good interpersonal skills Good problem-solving skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure. Customer service. Document management and operational knowledge of operating a DCRS/CRT machine.