Assistant Director: Judicial Support

Oorsig

Assistant Director providing judicial support at the Electoral Court in Bloemfontein, requiring an LLB degree and three years of legal experience.

Vereistes

• Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a legal fraternity/law research services/judicial support services of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Electoral Court or Superior Court experience will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and prescripts, knowledge of Electoral Court Rules and Practice Manual, knowledge of information resources and online retrieval of information, sound understanding of South African law and judicial system.
• Skilled in communication (verbal and written), problem solving and decision-making, report writing, speech writing, editing, financial management, presentation, planning and organising, computer literacy (MS Office), excellent research capabilities, strategic and analytical.

Pligte

• Provide judiciary administrative and personal assistance support services, arrange and diarise meetings and appointments involving the chairperson, ensure attendance on all queries addressed to the office of the chairperson, draft and compile all complex legal memoranda, letters, reports and presentations.
• Prepare and draft speeches, prepare and draft minutes of meetings, assist the chairperson with drafting official statements or clarifications to the public/media, manage urgent electoral matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide research support in the preparation of hearings and trials, analyse and apply complex legal principles and provide summaries to the chairperson, monitor electoral disputes from filing to resolution, ensuring timelines are met in line with statutory requirements, proofread all judgments, articles, speeches and conference notes.
• Quality assure all references and footnotes in all judgments and legal articles, attend to correspondence in relation to reserved judgments as well as complaints arising from reserved judgments, coordinate arrangements for the reconstruction of delayed appeal records, facilitate the monthly reserved judgments statistics and updating the reserved judgments register, compile reports on electoral dispute trends, outcomes and recommendations for judicial or legislative improvements.
• Provide logistical support services for the chairperson, coordinate all logistics for meetings and other engagements of the chairperson, locally and internationally, including the submission of reports and presentations as well as the implementation of resolutions emanating from such meetings.
• Attend to actionable items and provide necessary secretariat support in all meetings chaired by the chairperson, manage travel arrangements and complete documentation for approval, facilitate maintenance of chairperson’s vehicle and logbook, coordinate with the IEC, political parties and observers to ensure smooth communication and compliance with court directives.
• Provide a record management function, including collection, distribution, retrieval and filling of PUBLIC records.
• Must be prepared to travel with the chairperson to meetings and conferences and perform any other function directed by the chairperson as and when required.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/112/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Navrae: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. V.Z.J Zwane Tel No: (051) 492 4623 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. N de la Rey Tel No: (051) 492 4523

Notas

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. 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). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. 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. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages 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 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 possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, 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. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. 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 appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided PUBLIC 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 that 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 take note that the posts of Judge’s Secretary (X2 posts) at the Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg, Ref No: 2026/101/OCJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 dated 13 August 2026 has been withdrawn. The Registrar post, Ref No: 2026/103/OCJ at the Northern Cape High Court: Kimberley advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 dated 13 August 2026, the applications should be directed to The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver applications to the Northern cape division of the High Court, Corner Sol Plaatjie Drive, Kimberly. The closing date has been extended to 04 September 2026. OTHER POSTS