The President of the Republic of South Africa proclaimed, by Proclamation No 44 of 2010, the establishment of the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) as a national department on 23 August 2010 to support the Chief Justice as the Head of the Judiciary and the Head of the Constitutional Court. The services of the following dynamic persons are required to establish the Office.

Details of the researcher posts can be found here.

The President of the Republic of South Africa proclaimed, by Proclamation No 44 of 2010, the establishment of the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) as a national department on 23 August 2010 to support the Chief Justice as the Head of the Judiciary and the Head of the Constitutional Court. The services of the following dynamic persons are required to establish the Office:

POST	:	LAW RESEARCHER (4 POSTS)
		(Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply as previous applications will not be
		considered).
SALARY	:	R334 545.00 – R394 065.00 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
		performance agreement.
CENTRE	:	WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT: CAPE TOWN, REF NO: 2017/90/OCJ
		DURBAN HIGH COURT, REF NO: 2017/91/OCJ
		PIETERMARITZBURG HIGH COURT, REF NO: 2017/92/OCJ
		NORTH WEST HIGH COURT: MAHIKENG, REF NO: 2017/93/OCJ
LEVEL	:	9
REQUIREMENTS	:	Grade 12 and an LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification. A minimum of 3 years relevant
		research experience, knowledge of electronic information resource and online retrieval (e.g My
		LexisNexis, Jutastat etc.) and a valid driver’s license. Skills and competencies: Job
		Knowledge; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); proven ability to analyze and
		conceptualize policy and to apply policy successfully; Interpretation of law; Legal writing/
		drafting/ legislative drafting skills; Computer literacy (MS word, PowerPoint, Outlook and
		internet etc.); Research skills; Presentation skills; Problem solving; Interpersonal relations;
		Planning; Creative and analytical thinking; Customer service orientation; Ability to work under
		pressure and meet deadlines; Assertiveness and decisive where appropriate; Professionalism;
		Ability and willingness to learn; Understanding confidentiality in Government; Strong
		interpersonal relations; Decision making.
DUTIES	:	Research and retrieve material from the library accessible at the court physically and
		electronically; Participate in sub-committee of research at the court; Attend training programs
		and orientation program or seminars of the court; Proofreading and side checking of all draft
		judgements; Convey all documents and criticisms to the Judiciary; Retrieve and analyse
		pertinent information in order to prepare draft speech and papers for local and international
		conferences; Provide updating services to ensure the Judges are alerted to the impact of recent
		local and foreign policies on the previous judgement; Conduct research for the Judges of the
		Division; Write competent research memorandums; Keep Judges abreast with new
		developments in law; Perform Quasi- judicial functions; Library duties; Attend to additional tasks
		for Judges.
APPLICATIONS:		WESTERN CAPE: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The OCJ
		Provincial Head, Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000. Applications can also be hand
		delivered to, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 30 Queen Victoria Street,
		Cape Town. Enquiries: Ms M Baker (021) 469 4000.
		KWAZULU-NATAL: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
		OCJ Provincial Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000. Applications can also be hand
		delivered to, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre 3^rd floor, 2 Devonshire place,
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Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban. Enquiries: KZN: DURBAN: Ms K Marais (031) 362 5823

and PIETERMARITZBURG: Mr M Zondi (033) 345 8211.

NORTH WEST: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The OCJ Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, MMabatho, 2735. Applications can also be hand delivered to, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng. Enquiries: Mr ML Moetanalo (018) 397 7064.

CLOSING DATE

:

6 OCTOBER 2017

NOTE:

In the filling of the advertised posts, the objectives of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 and the staffing policy of the Public Service broadly will be taken into consideration. Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. A Z83 & CV must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered.

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 (Act 108

of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act,

1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will

be taken into consideration. The successful candidate/s will be subjected to Pre Vetting

(Pre-Screening) Financial records will only be checked and considered for applicants

applying for Finance related posts. Upon appointment applicants will be subjected to

vetting with the purpose of determining their security competency. All candidates selected

for SMS posts must undergo competency assessment test after the interview.

If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that

your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these

positions.

Please refer to the Recruitment Policy in terms of relocation and resettlement enquiries.

POST

:

LAW RESEARCHER: 4 POSTS (RE-ADVERT)

(Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply as previous applications will not be

considered).

SALARY

:

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CENTRE	:
REQUIREMENTS	:
DUTIES	:
ENQUIRIES	:	WESTERN CAPE: CAPE TOWN:
		NORTH WEST: MAHIKENG: Mr ML Moetanalo (018) 397 7064
POST	:	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, (RE-ADVERT), REF NO:
		2017/94/OCJ
		(Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply as previous applications will not be
		considered).

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The President of the Republic of South Africa proclaimed, by Proclamation No 44 of 2010, the establishment of the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) as a national department on 23 August 2010 to support the Chief Justice as the Head of the Judiciary and the Head of the Constitutional Court. The services of the following dynamic persons are required to establish the Office:

POST	:	LAW RESEARCHER (4 POSTS)
		(Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply as previous applications will not be
		considered).
SALARY	:	R334 545.00 – R394 065.00 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
		performance agreement.
CENTRE	:	WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT: CAPE TOWN, REF NO: 2017/90/OCJ
		DURBAN HIGH COURT, REF NO: 2017/91/OCJ
		PIETERMARITZBURG HIGH COURT, REF NO: 2017/92/OCJ
		NORTH WEST HIGH COURT: MAHIKENG, REF NO: 2017/93/OCJ
LEVEL	:	9
REQUIREMENTS	:	Grade 12 and an LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification. A minimum of 3 years relevant
		research experience, knowledge of electronic information resource and online retrieval (e.g My
		LexisNexis, Jutastat etc.) and a valid driver’s license. Skills and competencies: Job
		Knowledge; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); proven ability to analyze and
		conceptualize policy and to apply policy successfully; Interpretation of law; Legal writing/
		drafting/ legislative drafting skills; Computer literacy (MS word, PowerPoint, Outlook and
		internet etc.); Research skills; Presentation skills; Problem solving; Interpersonal relations;
		Planning; Creative and analytical thinking; Customer service orientation; Ability to work under
		pressure and meet deadlines; Assertiveness and decisive where appropriate; Professionalism;
		Ability and willingness to learn; Understanding confidentiality in Government; Strong
		interpersonal relations; Decision making.
DUTIES	:	Research and retrieve material from the library accessible at the court physically and
		electronically; Participate in sub-committee of research at the court; Attend training programs
		and orientation program or seminars of the court; Proofreading and side checking of all draft
		judgements; Convey all documents and criticisms to the Judiciary; Retrieve and analyse
		pertinent information in order to prepare draft speech and papers for local and international
		conferences; Provide updating services to ensure the Judges are alerted to the impact of recent
		local and foreign policies on the previous judgement; Conduct research for the Judges of the
		Division; Write competent research memorandums; Keep Judges abreast with new
		developments in law; Perform Quasi- judicial functions; Library duties; Attend to additional tasks
		for Judges.
APPLICATIONS:		WESTERN CAPE: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The OCJ
		Provincial Head, Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000. Applications can also be hand
		delivered to, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 30 Queen Victoria Street,
		Cape Town. Enquiries: Ms M Baker (021) 469 4000.
		KWAZULU-NATAL: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
		OCJ Provincial Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000. Applications can also be hand
		delivered to, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre 3^rd floor, 2 Devonshire place,
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