SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07).
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Constitutional Court: Braamfontein
REQUIREMENTS :
A Grade 12. One (1) year’s secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment.
A valid driver’s license. An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCom Law degree will serve as an advantage.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test.
Skills and Competencies:
Proficiency in English. Good communication skills (verbal
and written). Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal
skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Attention to
detail. Customer service skills and excellent typing skills including Dictaphone
typing. Confidential and time management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and
research capabilities. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry
practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES :
Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge.
Typing (or format) of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by or assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge.
Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the
Judge (including Dictaphone typing).
Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements.
Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge.
Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court
cases after hours or on circuit court and ensure integrity of such recordings.
Store, keep and file court records safely. Accompany the Judge to the court.
Compile court statistics daily. Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and
driving thereof.
Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned
Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours,
financial disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments
for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of
Judge’s library and updating of documentation. Execute legal research as
directed by the Judge and comply with departmental prescripts, policies,
procedures and guidelines.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Mr J Mabena Tel No: (011) 359 7400/7458
HR enquiries: Ms K Mokgatlhe Tel No: (011) 359 7400/ 7574
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/126/OCJ@judiciary.org.za