ADMINISTRATION CLERK: DCRS REF NO: 2021/205/OCJ

An Administration Clerk is wanted at High Court: Mthatha in Eastern Cape by the Office of the Chief Justice. The salary for this position is R173 703 per annum. The successful candidate will be subjected to sign a performance agreement.

REQUIREMENTS

An applicant must have a grade twelve (12) certificate or a higher qualification. Experience ranging from zero to two (2) years will be considered a plus. Competencies and Skills: Skills in planning and organizing. Skills in problem-solving and analysis. Time management is an important skill. Client-centered and client-oriented. Writing a report. Communication is essential (written and verbal). Literacy on the computer (MS Office). Pay close attention to the details. Interpersonal skills are important. Flexible and initiative-driven.

DUTIES

Prepare the courtroom before to the start of the hearing. On CRT machines, accurate recording of cases in court/court procedures. Ensure safekeeping of the Court’s documents and CDs are. Court hearings on CDs can be downloaded. Ascertain that proper filing is completed. Compile statistics on a daily basis. In circuit courts, provide administrative support (eg completion of J49 to confirm court attendance of witnesses) Assist with any additional duties assigned by the Supervisor/Court Manager.

APPLICATIONS

Mthatha High Court: Address your application to The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag x 13012, Cambridge, 5206, East London, or hand-deliver it to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent, 5242, East London, quoting the applicable reference number. Durban High Court: Apply to the Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000, or hand-deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 1st floor, 2 Devonshire Place, off Anton Lembede Street, Durban, quoting the relevant reference number. High Court Division: Pretoria/ Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg/Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg: Send your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000, quoting the applicable reference number. Hand deliver applications to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg.

CLOSING DATE : 05 November 2021

ENQUIRIES : Ms L Marrie Tel No: (031) 372 3164

NOTE

All applications must be filed on the NEW Z83 form, which is available from any Public Service Department or may be downloaded from www.judiciary.org.za or www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Each application form must be properly filled out, signed, and initialled by the applicant. The application must include the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised, and the reference number as mentioned in the advertisement. If the candidate does not completely fill out the form, sign it, and initial it, their application will be disqualified throughout the selection process. Applications sent to the old Z83 will not be considered. The selected candidate would be requested to sign an employment contract and a performance agreement within three months of their hire, as well as undertake a security clearance three (3) months afterwards.

A recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); copies of qualifications and Identity Document and driver’s license (where applicable) as well as any other relevant documents should be attached (On or before the day of the interviews, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies). A certificate of evaluation from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) is required if you have a foreign qualification. None South African citizens must include a copy of their proof of permanent residency in South Africa with their applications. Dual nationals must show a police clearance certificate from their native country. Applications that do not match the aforementioned requirements will be rejected. A personnel suitability check will be undertaken (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks, and employment verification) on the selected candidate.

Only the candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted. If you have not heard from the Department within three (3) months of the advertisement’s closing date, please consider your application failed. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all applicants for the post offered. Applicants who do not match the aforementioned requirements, as well as those who submit their applications late, will be disqualified. The Department does not accept applications sent by fax or email. If all of the needed documents are not submitted, the application will not be considered during the selection process. The Office of the Chief Justice welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. When filling this post, the Department’s Employment Equity Plan will be taken into account, and women and individuals with disabilities will be given preference.