REF NO: 2024/183/OCJ
SALARY : R183 279 – R215 892 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement
CENTRE : Free State Division of The High Court
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of library and information science matters, prescripts, legislation, procedures and
processes. Experience in a legal/law library will serve as an added advantage. A three (3) year
National Diploma/Degree in Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification will
serve as an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office). Good
communication skills (verbal and written). Customer service oriented. Administrative and
organizational skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Problem solving skills and ability to work
under pressure. Flexible and reliable. 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 general requirements.
DUTIES : Assist the librarian to perform all aspects relating to the library’s operations; Assist with
classifying and cataloguing; Assist with tracking of library collections; Assist with annotations
and updating of legislation; Circulation of legislation (Journals and Government Gazettes);
Verify orders and file the library materials accordingly; Continuously review library collections
for duplicate, obsolete or suspended materials; Keep and maintain library registers; Conduct
annual stock taking; Perform any other library administrative duties.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related: Ms Z. Gxabuza Tel No: (051) 492 4588
HR Related Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4573
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at Recruitment27@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
APPLICATIONS : Free State Provincial Service Centre/Free State Division of the High Court: Quoting the
relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief
Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State
High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
Western Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg, 8018. Applications can
also be hand delivered to 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
KwaZulu Natal Provincial Service Centre/Pietermaritzburg/Durban: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag
X 54314, Durban, 4000 or Application can also be hand delivered to Office of the Chief Justice,
Human Resource Management, 1st Floor, CNR Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban,
4000.
CLOSING DATE : 08 November 2024
NOT
E : 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. 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 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. 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 shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Service (SMS) posts
will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical
elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following
the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to
attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) SMS competency assessment tools. Applicants could be required to
provide consent for access to their social media accounts. One of the minimum entry
requirements to the Senior Management Service is the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry
Programme (certificate) which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of
Government (NSG). For more details on the pre-entry course visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. The successful
candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment. 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 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