LAW RESEARCHER REF NO: 2024/32/OCJ

SALARY : R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate and an LLB degree or a four-year recognized legal
qualification. A minimum three (3) years’ relevant legal experience. An
understanding of the functioning of Commissions or Tribunals would be an
added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Legal
research and analytical skills, Report writing and editing skills, Project
Management, Planning and organizing, Accuracy and paying attention to
detail, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Excellent interpersonal skills,
Ability to work under pressure and independently, Willingness to travel. 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 : Ensure the development and maintenance of a complaints register. Receive
and register complaints lodged against Judges. Attend to litigation matters
against the Judicial Service Commission. Analyse the pleadings received.
Provide secretariat support services to the Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC).
Prepare documentation for the Committee Members. Maintaining of
stakeholder relations with referral institutions. Compile JSC recommendations
for presentation to the Chief Justice and to the President. Ensure the provision
of administrative support services to the JSC. Monitor and maintain the
development of the JSC data base.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Enquiries: Ms M Mondlane Tel No: (010) 493 2581
HR related Enquiries: Mr A khadambi Tel No: (010) 493 2500/2528
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NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

LAW RESEARCHER REF NO: 2024/33/OCJ

(3 Year Contract)
SALARY : R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09). Plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The
successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate and an LLB degree or four year recognized legal qualification;
A minimum of two (2) years relevant legal experience; A minimum of three (3)
years legal research experience; Sound knowledge of domestic and
international legal databases; A valid driver’s license 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 Office ); 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; Problem 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 the judges and other
personnel of the court. 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. Attend to additional duties as assigned.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms C.A Martin Tel No: (051) 492 4623
HR Related Enquiries: Ms N de la Rey Tel No: (051) 492 4523
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals