The Judicial Service Commission invites suitably qualified visionary,

EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

REF: 1/6/2 VIII (50) 1ST JUNE 2023

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 6 OF 2023

VACANCY: REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT

 

The Judicial Service Commission invites suitably qualified visionary, self-driven and results oriented Botswana citizens to apply for the post of Registrar of the High Court, tenable at the Headquarters of the Judiciary in Gaborone.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To oversee and ensure effective management of the High Court Divisions and supervise Regional Magistrates.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

 Provides advice and guidance on High Court matters and court procedures to Chief Registrar and attorneys, litigants and the public.

 

• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

 Manages and maintains efficient and effective communication with external stakeholders.

 

• POLICY DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION

 Develops and maintains sound policies, processes, strategies, operational guidelines and performance standards for the High Court.

 Facilitates efficient and effective execution of all of the processes of the Courts by ensuring that policies, rules and guidelines within the various Courts are adhered to.

 Prepares, submits and presents reports to the Chief Registrar.

 Coordinates all issues of staff discipline, promotions, transfers, recruitment and deployments and reports misconduct of the magistrates to the Chief Registrar.

 

• PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

 Regulates the performance of the Courts, staff and Deputy Sheriffs in terms of policies and statutes.

• STAFF SUPERVISION

 Oversees the regulation of the performance of staff in the High Courts and Magistrates Courts as well as Deputy Sheriffs in terms of the Act or any other written law.

 Acts as the custodian of the seal of the High Court.

 Designates Magistrates who may preside over Small Claims Court.

 Receives records on inquests and reports to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions on such and issues certificates.

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 Develops budget estimates for the High Court and Magistrates Courts and submits to the Chief Registrar.

• SELF DEVELOPMENT

 Assesses personal knowledge and skills against job specific competencies to identify development needs and priorities.

 Seeks constructive feedback from others and uses it for self-development.

 Identifies areas of strength and advances them further.

 

• STAFF DEVELOPMENT

 Mentors and coaches supervisees and identifies key development areas and attends to addressing skills gaps.

Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by the Hon. Chief Justice and the Chief Registrar.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

SKILLS

• Leadership

• Strategic thinking

• Innovation

• Planning

• Financial management

COMPETENCIES

• Mastering Complexity- possess analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Engagement-be an effective communicator with a teamwork mentality

• Drive for results- possess a strong drive for results clearly indicated in planning and execution

• Supervision and Accountability- possess good leadership skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence.

• Focusing on Customers- must be customer centric and eager to deliver quality service.

 

SALARY: F1: (P659 508 per annum)

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from University of Botswana (or other recognised University or Institution) and sixteen (16) years post qualification work experience in the field of Law of which two (2) years must have been served as Deputy Registrar at F2 salary scale or equivalent in the Government, Parastatal or Private Sector.

BENEFITS:

i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% employee pays 50%).

ii) Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).

iii) Scarce skill allowance at 35% of basic salary, which is subject to review from time to time.

iv) Robing allowance at P2, 517.85 p/a.

v) Entertainment Allowance at P11, 818.45 p/a.

 

APPLICATIONS:

1. Applicants should quote the reference number of this vacancy circular and give the following details:

i. Full names, address, date and place of birth as well as a brief summary of career (C.V).

ii. Certified copies of transcripts, Academic and Professional Certificates; National identity card (Omang).

iii. At least two (2) recent written references, not more than here (3) months old together with full contact details of referees.

iv. Date of first appointment, present post, salary scale and date of appointment thereto.

 

2. In case of serving Public Officers, their applications must be routed through their Heads of department and Permanent Secretaries or Accounting Officer, applications not so routed will not be considered.

 

IMPORTANT: Applications should be addressed to: The Secretary, Judicial Service Commission, Private Bag 00220, GABORONE OR hand delivered at office D1 017, 1st Floor High Court, CBD – Gaborone.

 

For further information please contact the Judicial Service Commission Secretariat @ Tel: 3718042 or 3718203.

 

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 14th June 2023.