Dept of Justice: Court Intermediary Vacancies X 23 Positions

COURT INTERMEDIATRY REF NO: 15/VA101/NW 23 POSTS
SALARY : R243 747 – R287 121 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Bafokeng (02); Brits (02); Klerksdorp (02); Molopo (02); Lichtenburg (01);
Moretele (02); Odi (02); Potchefstroom (02); Rustenburg (02); Taung (02);
Vryberg (02); Bloemhof (01) and Mankwe (01).

REQUIREMENTS : Three year Bachelor Degree/ National Diploma academic qualification in one
of the following fields: teaching, social work/ family counselling, child care and
youth development, paediatrics, psychiatry, clinical counselling and
educational psychologist; Minimum of 3 years working experience in the
applicable field; Applicants must be duly registered with the relevant
professional/ scientific organization/body in their field of specialization.
Experience in working with different types of disabilities, exposure to court
procedure, court etiquette, legal terms and terminology and functions of courts
will be added advantages. Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory
framework (Constitution of RSA, 1996; Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No
51 of 1977), particularly sections 153, 158 and 170A of the Act; Criminal Law
(Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of
2007); Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005); Domestic Violence Act, (Act
No 116 of 1998). Language proficiency: Setswana, Afrikaans, English, isiZulu,
isiXhosa, Sepedi, Sesotho, Tsonga and Venda. Knowledge of any foreign
languages will added an advantage. Skills and competencies: Good
communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office);
Sound interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure; Knowledge of
PFMA, DFI, BAS, JYP and JDAS; Good filling skills; Accuracy and attention to
detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide intermediary service to children, persons
with mental disabilities and other traumatized witness. Provide specialized
child language and disability services. Maintain intermediary room by ensuring
that the equipment of the private testifying room is always in good order.
Provide support services to witness and make appropriate referrals, where
necessary. Render administration support service in court. Assist children to
testify with the aid of anatomically-detailed dolls.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. B Sibiya at  (018) 397 7061.

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Regional Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand it at 22
Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng.
NOTE : Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference.