Vacancy at The Judicial Service Commission

VACANCY: SENIOR MAGISTRATE (1 POST)

The Judicial Service Commission invites suitably qualified citizens to apply for one (1) post of Senior Magistrate in the Administration of Justice tenable in Nata.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above posts.

SALARY SCALE: D1 (P 251 376 –P277 524) per annum

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2016
REF: 1/6/2

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATIONS:

LLB degree from University of Botswana (or other recognized University or Institution).

EXPERIENCE:

2 years’ experience as Magistrate I or six years post qualification relevant experience.

BENEFITS:

a) Optional contributory medical aid scheme Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
b) Contributory pension fund scheme Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%.
c) 30% scarce skills allowance, which is subject to review from time to time.
d) 1% of basic salary as housing allowance

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

a) To hear, determine and deliver judgments on both criminal and civil cases registered within his/her jurisdiction except those prescribed to be heard by the High Court e.g. treason and murder and attempt to commit them.
b) To deal with cases involving children in need of care and maintenance of children in affiliation cases.
c) To conduct inquest in instances where death of any person has occurred in a manner other than from natural causes.
d) As a magistrate in charge of small size stations takes responsibility for the appraisal/Performance Review and management of all staff and related issues including implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) but not limited to mission, values and the production of Annual Performance Plans.
e) To undertake any additional duties assigned by the Chief Justice, Registrar and Master, Regional Magistrate and/or Chief Magistrate, including heading of small stations and dealing with all functions related thereto.
f) Proficiency in the application of Judicial Case Management (JCM) and Court Records Management System (CRMS).

SENTENCING POWERS:

(i) Up to 10 years imprisonment or P 20 000.00 fine or both.
(ii) Can order 9 strokes corporal punishment on criminal cases.
(iii) Has civil jurisdiction in all civil claims where the total amount claimed does not exceed P 20 000.00.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and give the following details:

1. Full name, address, date and place of birth
2. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
3. Certified copies of Omang.
4. Certified copies of (Academic and Professional) and names of two (2) referees.
5. In case of serving officers, the following information must be provided;
(i) Date of first appointment, present post, grade and date of appointment thereto.
(ii) Applications should be routed through the Accounting Officer, applications not so routed will not be considered.
(iii) Applicants must furnish at least two (2) recent references confirming their suitability for the position.

IMPORTANT:

Applications should be addressed to:

Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
Private Bag 00220,
Gaborone

OR

Hand Deliver at High Court, 1st Floor, Records Office.

For further information required contact the Judicial Service Commission Secretariat @ 3718009.

NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.

CLOSING DATE: 28th January 2016.