Jobs in Gaborone - Closing Date: 25th January 2016

VACANCY: COURT REPORTER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the above post in the Administration of Justice.

SALARY SCALE: C4/3/2/1 (P68, 520 - P101, 496.00) per annum

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 2 of 2016
REF: RM 1/6/2 V

LEAVE: 25 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Cambridge Certificate/BGCSE plus 2 years Reporters’ Course or National Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Must have a minimum Steno speed of 160/wpm or minimum speed in short hand of 80 wpm.

BENEFITS:

1. Optional contributory medical aid scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%).

2. Contributory pension scheme (Government pays 15% and employee 5%).

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Take verbatim proceedings of court in shorthand
• Studies the facts of the cases to familiarize oneself with what is to be discussed
• Transcribe proceedings from shorthand into ordinary characters
• Diarizes postponements of cases and draws the judges attention to reserved judgments
• Informs Attorneys, Prison officials and all interested parties of dates of hearing and postponements
• Undertakes any other related duties as may be required to meet the exigencies of the service.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively
• Integrity and trust
• Customer focus
• Drive for results
• Approachability
• Listening skills
• Problem Solving

APPLICATIONS:

Quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and give the following details:

(a) Full name, address, date and place of birth
(b) Brief summary of career duties (CV)
(c) Certified copies of certificates and references
(d) In case of serving officers:
(e) Date of first appointment
(f) Present post and date of appointment

Applications should be addressed to -

Registrar & Master of the High Court
Private Bag 00220
Gaborone

OR HAND DELIVER @ CBD, HIGH COURT, 1ST FLOOR, RECORDS OFFICE

IMPORTANT

Applications from Public Service Officers must be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

NB: Only short-listed applicants will be responded to.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

HR Officers @ 3718034, 3718106, 3718112

Closing Date: 25th January 2016