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x2 Judges Secretary Vacancy at the Office of the Chief Justice

admin August 22, 2023

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DEADLINE: 01 September 2023

x2 Judges Secretary Vacancy at the Office of the Chief Justice

POST: JUDGES SECRETARY
REF NO: 2023/294/OCJ (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R294 321 – R420 402 per annum, (The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE: Labour and Labour Appeals Court Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS: Matric certificate with one (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment. A valid license. An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/Bcom Law will serve as an advantage. Shortlisted Candidate will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and competences: proficiency in English, good communication skills (verbal and written), Administration and Organizational skills, Exceptional interpersonal skills, Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure. Attention to details. Customer service skills and excellent typing skills including Dictaphone typing. Confidential and time management. Computer literacy (MS Words) and research capability.

DUTIES: Provide general secretarial/administration duties to the Judge. Typing (or Formatting) of draft memorandum decisions, opinions or judgments entries written by or assigned by the Judge. Manage and type correspondences and judgments and court order for the Judge including Dictaphone typing, prepare Court files ensure their Court readiness. Arrange and Diarize appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safe, safeguarding of all case files and endorsement of case files with an order made by the Judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Store, keep and file court records safely. After case has been completed and opinion made decision or Judgment, perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent cases after hours and ensure the integrity of such recordings. Accompany the Judge to court, manage the Judges ‘vehicle logbook, and the driver thereof. Compile Data and prepare reports and documents for the Judge as necessary including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statements and case managements. Arrange refreshments for the Judge and hi/her visitors and attend to their needs.

ENQUIRIES: Technical enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (011) 359 5718 HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

Where to submit your applications

Gauteng: Land Claims: Randburg/Gauteng provincial Service Centre/ 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.

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.