Jobs: Justice and Constitutional Development Jul 2016 - 2

Director: Court Operations

Reference: 140/16/WC
Package: R864 177 – R1 017 972 per annum (All inclusive). (Candidates who previously applied need not re-apply). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement

Requirements: An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA; At least six (6) – ten (10) years’ experience of which five (5) years must be at middle/ senior managerial level; Experience in Court management will be an added advantage; Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Departments within the JCPS; Knowledge of legislation, prescripts and Frameworks of the Public Service; A valid driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Adv H. Mohamed (021) 462 5471

Family Advocate LP7 – LP8

Reference: 2016/129/GP
Package: R637 860 – R1 058 196 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: An LLB Degree or recognized 4 year legal qualification; Admitted as an Advocate or qualifies to be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court; The right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; At least 5 years appropriate post qualification, litigation experience; A valid driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Ms P. Raadt (011) 332 9000

Assistant Director: Third Party Funds: Operations

Reference: 16/73/FS
Salary: R311 784 – R 367 254 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: A Financial related Degree / Diploma. A minimum of three years relevant experience in a Financial Accounting / Management environment, of which one year must be at a supervisory level; Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulation; Knowledge of the Department and Third Party Funds and service will serve as a recommendation; Experience in Third Part Funds administration at National, Regional or court level; Experience in bank and cashbook reconciliations. Advanced spread sheet skills (may be tested). Experience on the Justice Deposit Account System (JDAS). Justice Management Information System (JMIS) and advanced spread sheet skills.

Enquiries: Ms N. Dywili (051) 407 1800

Assistant Director: Security and Risk Management (Re-Advertisement: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply as previous applications will not be considered)

Reference: 2016/127/GP
Salary: R311 784 – R376 626 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Risk and Security Management or equivalent qualification; Fire-fighting and prevention certificate; 3 years’ experience of supervisory or management in Security and Risk Management; A valid driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Mr T. Modise (011) 332 9000

Assistant Director: Court Intermediary (This post is a re- advertisement; candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)

Reference NR: 080/15NC
Salary: R311 784 – R376 626 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: Three year Bachelor Degree/ National Diploma academic qualification in one of the following fields; teaching, social work/ family counselling, child care and youth development, paediatrics, psychiatry, clinical counselling, educational psychologist; Applicants must be duly registered with the relevant professional/ scientific organization/body in their field of specialization; Five (5) years’ experience in intermediary services of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level; Experience in working with different types of disabilities, exposure to court procedure, court etiquette, legal terms and terminology and functions of courts will be added advantages; Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory framework (Constitution of RSA, 1996; Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977), particularly sections 153, 158 and 170A of the Act; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007); Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005); Domestic Violence Act (Act No 116 of 1998); Be fluent in the predominant language(s) of the jurisdictional area of the court; A valid driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Ms D. Kistoo (053) 802 1300

Social Work Supervisor (Family Counsellor Supervisor)

Reference: 2016/109/GP
Salary: R318 102 – R591 774 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work which allows for professional registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; Social work supervisory experience will be an added advantage; Knowledge and experience in Mediation; Court experience in evidence, knowledge and application of family law, including mediation in certain divorce matters Act, maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act, Children’s Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on international child abduction); A valid driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Ms P Raadt (011) 332 9000

Assistant Master MR3- MR5 (2 posts)

Reference: 16/169/MAS Centre: Master of the High Court: Johannesburg
Reference: 16/174/MAS Centre: Master of the High Court: Durban
Salary: R210 837 – R762 630 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: LLB Degree or four years recognized legal qualification; 2 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Compliance Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislation; Experience in the functional field and services provided by Masters of the High Court.

Enquiries: Mr S. Maeko (012) 315 1996 and Mr M. Lehong (012) 315 1264

Maintenance Officer (MR-1 – MR-5), (Contract post ending 31 March 2017)

Reference: 029/16/NC (This post is a re-advertisement; candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
Salary: R162 726 – R762 630 per annum. (Salary will be determined in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: An appropriate four year recognized legal qualification (Proc or LLB); Extensive knowledge of the maintenance system; Proficiency in at least two official languages; Understanding of all services and procedures in the area of maintenance and other areas of family law; A valid driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Mr. R. Muller (053) 802 1300

Errata: Director: Court Interpreting Court Services: Reference: 16/65/Cs

Kindly be informed that the above mentioned post advertised in this publication dated 12 June 2016 with incorrect qualification. Please note that the correct qualification is An LLB Degree at NQF level 7 or any other relevant tertiary qualification. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Closing date is 18 July 2016

Note: Interested applicants may visit the following website: www.justice.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za to view the full job specification of the above positions. Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za. A Z83 form & CV must be accompanied by original certified copies of qualifications and identity document and a driver’s licence where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV.

The DOJ&CD 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 No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where drivers licence is a requirement. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 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. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.

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