OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: TYPIST

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

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 consideration and preference will be given to
Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth

APPLICATIONS : Western Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg, 8018

Applications can also be hand delivered to 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town.
Gauteng Division: Johannesburg/ Pretoria/ Land Claims Court:
Randburg: 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.

Polokwane: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice Service Centre, Limpopo, Private
Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications can also be hand delivered to the
High Court of South Africa: Limpopo Division, Polokwane, 36 Biccard &
Bodenstein Street, Polokwane, 0699.

CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a NEW Z83 form, which can be
downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za/
www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public
Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive
CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must
be indicated). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of
the interview following communication from Human Resources.

Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the
applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where
the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert.
Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form
will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered.

Should you be in a possession of foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an
evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from
country of origin (when shortlisted All non – SA Citizens will be required to
submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted.

Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not
be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability
check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship
checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will
be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within
three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications
received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept
applications via fax or email.

Failure to submit all the requested documents will
result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All
shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Service (SMS) posts will be
subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant
technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the
Department.

Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection
committee will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial
competencies using the mandated Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) SMS competency assessment tools.

Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. One
of the minimum entry requirements to the Senior Management Service is the
Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme (certificate) which is an
online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).

For more details on the pre-entry course visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. The
successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment.
All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract
and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be
required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointments.

The Office the Chief Justice (Constitutional Court) comply with the provisions
of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will
use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment
only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have
applied for. In the event your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the
Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes
as required by policies.

All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during
the recruitment process.

ERRATUM: kindly note that the post of Court Manager: Free State Division of
the High Court with Ref No: 2023/166/OCJ, advertised in Public Service
Vacancy Circular 12 dated 31 March 2023 with a closing date of 21 April 2023
is a Re- Advertisement and the closing date is extended to 02 May 2023.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
OTHER POSTS

POST 13/53 : TYPIST REF NO: 2023/176/OCJ
(Only persons with a disability are invited to apply)
SALARY : R147 459 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Provincial Division of The High Court

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Minimum proven typing speed of 35wpm.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. Prior experience as a typist in a legal environment, will be an advantage. Skills And

Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); Good interpersonal and public relations skills; Professionalism; Good problem-solving skills; Numerical skills; Attention to detail; Ability to work under pressure; Good timekeeping; Telephone etiquette;
Ability to work in a team. At least two (2) years typing experience. Knowledge of the legal/ court environment.

DUTIES : Typing of the court roll, court orders (in relation to both civil and crime), appeals, reviews, reports, reviews, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, pre-trial notices, witness statements, taxing master reports, affidavits, memorandums, J349 certificates. Right of appearance certificates and apostilles/
authentication certificates. Relieve of administration personnel where necessary. Filing, opening files and making appointments. Dealing with public queries and other administration duties; and guidelines.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms R David Tel No: (021) 480 2635
HR Related Enquiries: Ms M Baker Tel No: (021) 469 403