Maintenance Officer (MR-3 to MR-5) (Reference 13/39/KZN)

Advertiser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location: Durban

Salary: R170 508 - R336 708 per annum. (Salary will be determined in accordance with experience). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Magistrate’s Court: Durban

Requirements:
LLB Degree or four year recognized legal qualification; At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; Extensive knowledge of the maintenance system; and family law matters; A valid driver’s license; Knowledge of computer literacy (experience in MS Office); Certificate reflecting these courses to be attached; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act 99 of 1998). Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Numeracy Skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Ability to: Work with the public in a professional and empathetic manner; Manage time effectively and develop good facilitation skills;.

Duties:
Key Performance Areas: Perform the functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act; Ensure financial information is obtain for the purposes of maintenance enquiries; Guide Maintenance Investigators in the performance of their functions; Appear in the Maintenance Court and conduct proceedings in terms of the Maintenance Act; Implement Bench orders and perform administrative functions as required from time to time.

Enquiries: Ms P.C. Shange - 031 372 3000

Applications:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X 54372, Durban, 4000

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), obtainable from any Public Service Department, and must be accompanied by a CV and 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 these positions.

Reference number: 13/39/KZN

Closing date: 2 September 2013