The Office of the Chief Justice invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Law Researcher Vacancies (x4 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 23rd May 2025
POST: LAW RESEARCHER (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823. per annum (Level 09).
CENTRE :
- Northern Cape Division of the High Court: Kimberley Ref No: 2025/ 67/OCJ
- Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein Ref No: 2025/68/OCJ
- Free State Division of the High Court: Bloemfontein Ref No: 2025/69/OCJ
- Land Court: Randburg Ref No: 2025/70/OCJ
REQUIREMENTS :
- Matric Certificate and an LLB degree or four year recognized legal qualification at NQF level 8
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant post qualification legal experience
- A minimum of three (3) years legal research experience
- Sound knowledge of domestic and international legal databases
- A valid driver’s license
- Completed articles will be an added advantage.
- An 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
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.
- Proof read 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 of speeches, conference notes and legal articles.
- Monitoring and bringing to the attention of judges of the court recent developments in case law and jurisprudence.
- Assist court personnel with research related queries as assigned.
ENQUIRIES :
- Kimberley enquiries: Ms L Wymers Tel No: (053) 492 3533
- Bloemfontein enquiries: Ms L Wymers Tel No: (053) 492 3533
- Randburg enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS :
- Kimberley email at 2025/61/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Bloemfontein email at 2025/62/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Randburg email at 2025/63/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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CLOSING DATE : 23 May 2025
NOTE :
All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form 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.
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 fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to 40 disqualification of the application during the selection process.
Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from the country of origin (when shortlisted all non – SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, 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
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