Court Manager

Advertiser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location: Butterworth, Flagstaff, Lusikisiki, Maluti, Mount Frere, Mqanduli, Port Alfred, Queenstown, Mthatha, Zwelitsha

Salary: R252 144 - R297 006 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre:
Ref No: 156/13EC - MAGISTRATE, BUTTERWORTH
Ref No: 157/13EC - MAGISTRATE, FLAGSTAFF
Ref No: 158/13EC - MAGISTRATE, LUSIKISIKI
Ref No: 159/13EC - MAGISTRATE, MALUTI
Ref No: 160/13EC - MAGISTRATE, MOUNT FRERE
Ref No: 161/13EC - MAGISTRATE, MQANDULI
Ref No: 162/12EC - MAGISTRATE, PORT ALFRED
Ref No: 163/13EC - MAGISTRATE, QUEENSTOWN
Ref No: 164/13EC - MAGISTRATE, MTHATHA
Ref No: 165/13EC - MAGISTRATE, ZWELITSHA

Requirements:
A three year bachelor degree in Administration / National Diploma Service Management (NQFLEVEL 5) plus the module on Case Flow Management or relevant and equivalent tertiary qualification; At least three years' managerial or supervisory experience; A valid drivers' licence; The following will serve as a strong recommendation: Knowledge and experience in office and district administration; Knowledge of the financial management and PFMA; Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Account; Experience in the Court environment will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Strong leadership and management capabilities; Strategic capabilities; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Ability to supervise staff; Computer literacy

Duties:
key performance areas: Coordinate and manage the financial (Vote and Trust Account) resources of the office; Coordinate and manage the human resources of the office; Manage the strategic and business planning processes; Manage the facility, physical resources, information and communication related to courts; Management of Security; Implement the departmental policies at the courts; 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 improvements strategies; Short listed candidates may be subjected to competency assessment test

Enquiries: P Hattingh - 043 721 2212

Applications:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200.

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.

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) or obtainable from any Public Service Department. The Z83 form & 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. 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 these positions.

Closing date: 26 August 2013