Deputy Director: Area Court Manager (Reference NC/26/13)

Advertiser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location: Springbok

Salary: R495 603 – R583 800 per annum (All inclusive ). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Magistrate Office Springbok

Requirements:
A three year tertiary qualification (Degree) in Administration and/or National Diploma in Service Management (NQF Level 5) plus module on Case Flow Management or equivalent qualification; Six (6) years relevant experience of which three years should be at management level; A valid driver’s license ; Knowledge of the Financial Management Act (PFMA),office and district administration will serve as strong recommendations ; A thorough understanding and knowledge of the department’s various branches will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Leadership skills; Strategic capabilities; Problem solving skills; Data Analysis Skills; Ability to work under pressure and travel; Interpersonal skills;

Duties:
Key Performance Areas: Co-ordinate and manage financial and human resources of offices within the Springbok cluster; Ensure sound strategic and business planning processes; Manage the facilities, physical resources, information and communication related to courts within the cluster; Implement the Departmental policies in courts within the cluster; Compile and analyze court statistics to show performance and trends; Provide case tracking services to the judiciary and prosecuting authority; Compile annual performance and statutory reports to the relevant users; Develop and implement customer service improvement strategies; Facilitate strategic projects intended to improve court management; Communicate and relate with internal and external stakeholders; Leadership and management of the transformation of the office.

Enquiries: Ms P Mphato (053) 839 0000 Ext 2035

Applications:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001. OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and CV must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.

Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. The Department of Justice 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. 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 this position.

Reference number: NC/26/13

Closing date: 13 May 2013