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1 [REFERENCE: 2/2012]The MAGISTRATES COMMISSION invites applications to fill judicial vacancies on the following levels:Regional MagistrateRemuneration: Total remuneration package of R894, 871 per annumEastern Cape Regional Division: Queenstown Mthatha [2 posts]Free State Regional Division: Bloemfontein [2 posts]Gauteng Regional Division: Johannesburg [3 posts] Johannesburg at Vosloorus Pretoria Pretoria at MamelodiKwaZulu-Natal Regional Division: Verulam [2 Posts] Pietermaritzburg [3 posts] Empangeni Umlazi Scottburgh StangerLimpopo Regional Division: Sekhukhune Tzaneen ThohoyandouMpumalanga Regional Division: Nelspruit [3 posts] EvanderNorth West Regional Division: Potchefstroom [2 posts] Mmabatho Odi [Ga-Rankuwa]Northern Cape Regional Division: Kimberley at Galeshewe KathuWestern Cape Regional Division: Cape Town [2 posts] Bellville GoodwoodRequirements: An appropriate legal qualification and at least seven years post-university applicable legal experience.

2 Appropriate knowledge and experience in the adjudication of civil, criminal and family law matters. Advocates and attorneys who apply for the vacant posts should together with their application documents, submit a recent [not older than 6 months] certificate of good standing from their respective controlling : Adjudication of criminal matters in the Regional Court. Adjudication of civil disputes contemplated in section 29(1) and 29(1B) of the MAGISTRATES Courts Act, 1944 [as amended] in the Regional Court. Performance of judicial work at court houses in accordance with section 14(1) of the MAGISTRATES Act, 1993, which includes the promoting of a sound, effective, efficient and uniform case flow management.

3 Extensive travel, often on short notice and after official hours, may be : It will be expected from successful candidates to attend an appropriate course in the adjudication of criminal matters, civil disputes and : Total remuneration package of R671, 219 per annumEastern Cape: Komga [Head of Office] Seymour [Head of Office] Mount Frere Cofimvaba Tsomo [Head of Office] Aliwal North Flagstaff Butterworth Bizana Engcobo Cala [Head of Office] Willowmore [Head of Office]Free State: Phuthaditjhaba [2 posts] Koffiefontein [Head of Office] Clocolan [Head of Office] Warden [Head of Office] Hoopstad [Head of Office] Bethlehem Petrus Steyn [Head of Office] Tseki [Head of Office]Gauteng: Tembisa Boksburg Kempton Park Daveyton Mamelodi [2 posts] Randburg Pretoria NorthKwaZulu-Natal: Empangeni Chatsworth Hlabisa [Head of Office] Durban [3 posts] Paulpietersburg [Head of Office] Manguzi [Head of Office] Nongoma Ekuvukeni [Head of Office] Howick [Head of Office]Limpopo.

4 Modimolle [Nylstroom][2 posts] Thabamoopo Northam [Head of Office]Mpumalanga: Lydenburg Groblersdal [Head of Office] Mdutjana [Head of Office] Balfour [Head of Office] Delmas [Head of Office]North West: Moretele [Temba] Rustenburg Mmabatho [Molopo]Northern Cape: Upington Noupoort [Head of Office] Prieska [Head of Office]Western Cape: Laingsburg [Head of Office] Clanwilliam [Head of Office] Vredenburg Atlantis Cape TownDuties: Adjudication of criminal, civil and family law matters. Responsible for judicial of Office: Management and control of the administration of justice in the office.

5 Training and guidance to all MAGISTRATES within the office. Including duties mentioned : An appropriate legal qualification and at least five years post-university applicable legal experience. Knowledge and application of case flow management will be an advantage. Advocates and attorneys who apply for posts of magistrate should, together with their application documents, submit a recent [not older than 6 months] certificate of good standing from their respective controlling bodies. Enquiries: Mr. G. M. Mfundisi / Mr. M. C. Nieuwoudt, tel. (012) 325 3951 between 07h15 and need for the judiciary to reflect broadly the racial and gender composition of South Africa, as required by section 174(2) read with section 9 of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) will be taken into consideration in the short-listing and appointment processes for the filling of the vacant posts.

6 It is the intention of the MAGISTRATES COMMISSION to fill posts permanently and applicants should not apply for appointment at any centre if it is not their intention to relocate must be submitted on the forms prescribed by regulation 4 of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in the Lower Courts, 1994 (Regulation Gazette No. 5264 of 11 March 1994). For this purpose a specific set of application documents has been compiled which must be obtained from the office of the Secretariat of the MAGISTRATES COMMISSION either telephonically or electronically at any of the following email addresses: The application documents should be accompanied by: A certified copy of Identity Document Certified copies of all academic and professional qualifications An affidavit of assets and liabilities A complete curriculum vitae with full particulars regarding all judicial experience.

7 Applicants should also provide an e-mail address and fax number where they can be will only be considered if all the above-mentioned original application documents (no faxes) have been submitted and have been properly completed. Only one set of application documents with a clear indication of the centre of each post applied for must be submitted. Applications that are received after the closing date will not be considered. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that the application is received by the Secretary of the MAGISTRATES COMMISSION on or before the closing date.

8 Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with successful Regional MAGISTRATES and MAGISTRATES who are interested in a transfer to any of the advertised centres should fully motivate their applications which should accompany their application should be directed to the following address: The Secretary, MAGISTRATES COMMISSION , P. O. Box 9096, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to Room , Meent Building, corner of Andries and Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, between 7h15 and date: 13 April rino agency 8365 MAGISTRATES COMMISSIONV isit.