2025/259/OCJ

SALARY :

R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package. The
successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE :

National Office: Midrand

REQUIREMENTS :

An NQF 6 qualification with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA in Financial
Management / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Logistics / Finance /
Accounting / Economics / Internal Audit or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.
Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) qualification in Financial Management /
Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Logistics / Finance / Accounting /
Economics / Internal Audit, would be advantageous.

 

Five (5) years’ experience within Supply Chain Management field of which three (3) years must be at
supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of people
with disability). skills and knowledge: Sound and in-debt knowledge of relevant
prescripts. Application of human resources as well as understanding of the
legislative framework governing the Public Service such as: Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), SCM policies and procedures, Preferential
Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Preferential Procurement
Regulations, Treasury Regulations (TR), Promotion of Access of Information
Act, The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. People management
skills. Time management skills. Communication skills (verbal & written).

 

Conflict management and negotiation skills. Report writing skills. Planning and
organizing skills. Problem solving skills. Policy analysing and interpretation
skills. Computer literacy. Good governance and Batho Pele Principles. Team
leadership skills.

DUTIES :

Manage, design and develop acquisition management policies, processes and
procedures. Compile operational/supply chain acquisition management plan
and obtain approval. Manage the execution of the acquisition management
plan. Monitor and review the acquisition management activities. Manage the
process of collating procurement requirements for the units. Manage the
compilation of a Demand and procurement plan for the Units. Oversee,
coordinate, and advise on the process of drafting specifications/terms of
reference and special condition of contract.

 

Manage and control the acquisition function in relation to goods and services, infrastructure demand and ICT
demand in the department. Oversee the utilization of the Central supplier
Database in the bid/quotation processes. Control and oversee a compliant
execution of the bid/quotation processes. Ensure that integrity of all
procurement functions is maintained. Manage contracts by ensuring supplier
compliance and performance is monitored, managed and reported for
corrective measures. Manage logistical support services. Manage the
procurement of assets, supplies and services. Manage the vehicle fleet.

Manage transport and travelling services. Establish and manage service level
agreements with service providers. Maintenance of discipline. Management of
performance and development. Undertake Human Resource and other related
administrative function. Establish implementation and maintain efficient and
effective communication arrangement. Develop and manage the operation
plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop,
implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile
and submit all required administrative reports. Service on transverse task
teams as required.

 

Procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Plan and allocate work. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in
accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

ENQUIRIES :

Technical Enquiries: Mr M Ngonyama Tel No: (010) 493 2500
HR Related Enquiries: Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be via email to: 2025/259/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE :

OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals

POST 39/66 : SENIOR LAW RESEARCHER REFERENCE NO: 2025/277/OCJ

SALARY :

R582 444 – R686 091 per annum (Level 10). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE :

Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS :

Matric certificate, and an LLB degree at (NQF level 8) or four (4) year legal
qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience
as a Law Researcher.

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of Electronic Information Resources and the ability to access and utilize computer research
programmes (Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Jutastat): General Legal Knowledge,
Knowledge of operating DCRS/CRT machine, Employment Equity Act,
Practice Manual of the Court, Sound understanding of South African law and
judicial system, Interpretation and application of the law, Batho Pele Principles,
Computer literacy skills (MS office), Excellent research skills, Report Writing
and editing skills, Excellent communication skills (written and Verbal), Problem
analysis and solving skills, Planning and organising skills, Decision-making
skills, Time management skills, Creative and analytical skills, Ability to meet
deadlines, Critical thinker, Strict adherence to high ethical standards, Attention
to detail, Flexibility, Time bound, Self-driven, Assertiveness, Creative,
innovative and Accuracy.

DUTIES :

Provide legal research: Consult with the judiciary in chambers and take
instructions, peruse all the material lodged, identify the issue and initiate
appropriate research, provide analytical summary of counsels’ arguments or
written evidence in the court record, Delegate instructions to the researchers,
conduct research on electronic databases as per the Judges’ request, ensure
that all research provided to Judges is comprehensive and accurate. Ensure
that draft judgments, articles, and speeches are clear, consistent and
comprehensive: Ensure there are no stylistic, syntactical or grammatical errors,

Ensure Judgments conform to the accepted writing Style Guide of each Court,
Ensure preparation of a comprehensive memorandum on the outcome of the
research, Ensure all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers with
respect to spelling and grammar, Double-check all references and footnotes in
all judgments and legal articles against the original text to ensure correctness.
Assist the Judges with other extra-judicial tasks: Draft speeches, conference
papers and legal articles, Ensure that all speeches, conference papers and
articles are thoroughly researched, are accurate and of the highest quality,

Ensure secretariat functions including Provincial Efficiency Enhancement
Committee (PEEC) meetings are being effectively performed, Ensure the
judiciary of the Division is up to date on recent developments in case law,
practice directives and legislation, Keep abreast of all the landmark judgments
/ recent developments in the law, changes in legislation and regulations,
Ensure researchers attend to publisher related queries (e.g. Juta, Lexis and
Saflii) Supervise and develop staff : Ensure general supervision of employees,
Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials,

Manage leave of staff, Advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects
of the work, Manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees,
Ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work
of the required standard efficiently and effectively, Develop, implement and
monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective
functioning and Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset
allocation and control.

ENQUIRIES :

Technical enquiries: Ms R Bramdaw Tel No: (010) 494 8486
HR enquiries: Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be via email to: 2025/277/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE :

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

POST 39/67 : LAW RESEARCHER REFERENCE NO: 2025/278/OCJ

SALARY :

R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance.

CENTRE :

North West Division of The High Court: Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS :

Grade 12 Certificate and an LLB degree or a four-year recognized legal
qualification. A minimum of three (3) years legal research experience. Sound
knowledge of domestic and international legal databases. A valid driver’s
license. Exposure in the SCA court environment will be an added advantage.

LLM will be an added advantage Skills and Competencies: Excellent research
and analytical skills; Report writing and editing skills; Excellent communication
skills (written and verbal); Understanding of the Constitution and relevant
legislation; Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook and Internet); Ability to
access and utilize computer research programmes (Westlaw, LexisNexis,
Jutastat); Planning and organizing; Ability to integrate knowledge from diverse
sources;

 

Accuracy and attention to detail; Interpersonal skills; Problems solving
skills; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work independently. 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 :

Perform all legal duties for the judges to enable them to prepare judgments.
Research and retrieve all material from all sources in both hard copy and
electronic format on legal issues, as requested by judges. Read all the relevant
material and analyse it thoroughly. Discuss all possible variations on a legal
point with colleagues and/or the judge. Prepare a comprehensive
memorandum on the outcome of the research. Proofread all judgments,
articles, speeches and conference papers. Verify all references and footnotes
in all judgments and legal articles against the original text for correctness.

Correct documents with the help of track changes to allow for the
acceptance/rejection of the proposed changes. Drafting speeches, conference
notes and legal articles. Monitoring and bringing to the attention of judges of
the court recent developments in case law and jurisprudence. Provide support
to court personnel with research related queries as assigned.

ENQUIRIES :

Technical/HR enquiries; Mr O Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7064

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be sent via email at 2025/278/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE :

The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental employment equity goals.

POST 39/68 : LAW RESEARCHER REFERENCE NO: 2025/268/OCJ

SALARY :

R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance.

CENTRE :

Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS :

Matric Certificate and an LLB degree at NQF level 8 or four (4) year recognized
legal qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ in the relevant legal experience.
A minimum of three (3) years legal research experience will be an added
advantage. Basic Conditions of Employment Act and related labour laws &
Departmental policies, Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995,
Labour and Labour Appeal Court Rules and Practice Manual, Employment
Equity Act, Practice Manual of the Court, Sound understanding of South African
law and judicial system, Interpretation and application of the law, Batho Pele
Principles.

 

Communication skills (verbal and written), Problem solving and
decision-making skills, Excellent research and analytical skills, Report writing
and editing skills, Problem solving skills, Financial management skills,
Strategic skills, Analytical skills, Presentation skills, Planning and organizing
skills, Computer literacy, (Word, PowerPoint & Excel,). Applied Strategic
Thinking, Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication and
Information Management, Customer Focus and Responsiveness, Developing
Others, Diversity Management, Impact and Influence, Managing Interpersonal
Conflict and Resolving Problems, Networking and Building Bonds, Planning
and Organizing, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Project Management
and Team Leadership.

DUTIES :

Provide support to legal research functions for the Judges and other Court
officials: Provide support with legal research on various legal issues, statutes,
rules, regulations, and case law, Analyse and apply complex legal principles
and provide summaries to the judges, Provide research support to judges in
the preparation of hearings and trials, Carry out research and retrieve all
material from all sources in both hard copy and electronic formats on legal
issues, as requested by a Judge, Provide analysis through studying all the
relevant material, Study all the relevant material and provide a thorough
analysis thereof.

Prepare and compile legal opinions:

Provide support to the judges with legal arguments analysis submitted by litigants, evaluate merits of
each argument, Research supporting and opposing case law (precedent) and
provide recommendations to the judges, review legal issues, arguments, and
relevant case law in the form of legal memos, Prepare a comprehensive
memorandum on the outcome of the legal research.

Provide support with drafting of clear, consistent and comprehensive judgments:

Provide support to judges in reviewing and proofreading draft judgment(s) to ensure clarity and
accuracy, Proofread all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers
with respect to spelling and grammar, Quality assure all references and
footnotes in all judgments and legal articles against the original text to ensure
correctness and accuracy, Correct mistakes (typos) with the help of track
changes so that judges can accept or decline any proposed changes.

Ensure that Judges are up to date on recent developments in case law, practice
directives and legislation:

Quality assure the maintenance of knowledge of recent legal developments, new legislation, and relevant case law, provide support to the monitoring of legal journals, ensure that judges have access to
the latest legal information, Keep up breast with recent developments in
relevant areas of law, such as legislative changes, new precedents, and
emerging legal trends

ENQUIRIES :

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (010) 494 9238
HR Related Enquiries; Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be sent via email at 2025/268/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE :

The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the
departmental employment equity goals.

POST 39/69 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 2025/261/OCJ

SALARY :

R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE :

Land Court: Randburg

REQUIREMENTS :

A Grade 12 certificate and three (3) year National Diploma in Public
Administration / Administrative Management / Public Management/ equivalent
qualification at (NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA. A
minimum of two (2) years’ experience in administration field and valid driver’s
license. Knowledge of Risk Management, Security, Facility and OHS will serve
as added advantage. 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 support to the senior managers with daily clerical tasks. Keep up
breast with the leave administration for the office. Provide support with the
compilation of monthly, quarterly reports and annual corporate calendar.
Prepare meeting agenda and attendance register Collate monthly and
quarterly reports. Monitor meetings attendance by Governance Committees
members. Respond to the queries of stakeholders. Ensure general supervision
of employees.

Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered
by officials. Manage leave of staff. Advise and lead supervisees with regard to
all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of
employees. Ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to
deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop,
implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and
effective functioning.

 

Formulate administration policies. Review office policies
and procedures Update existing protocols and office policies. Communication
skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, 29
Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning
and organizing skills, Report writing skills and Typing skills. Knowledge of
Understanding and experience of logistical arrangements required for the
effective functioning of governance structures, Knowledge of clerical duties,
practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting
statistics.

Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word
processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office
Administration. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework
governing Public Service and knowledge of Batho Pele principles. Manage and
Monitor financial system i.e. JYP, JDAS, BAS etc. Ensure compliance with the
PFMA and Financial standard. Verify S&T claims and Trip Authority for
correctness before submission for approval.

ENQUIRIES :

Technical enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 6316 HR enquiries: Ms T
Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 85

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be via email to: 2025/261/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE :

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.