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LAW RESEARCHER

Office of the Chief Justice · eastern cape

Salary band

R 487 197 – R 573 897

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

2026/83/OCJ

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About this role

Department

Office of the Chief Justice

Location

Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Makhanda

Salary

R487 197 - R573 897.per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four-year recognised legal qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ legal research experience in the relevant field. Superior court or litigation experience and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Electronic Information Resources and online retrieval (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastat SAFLLI and Sabinet) Practice Manual of the Court, sound understanding of South African law and judicial system, Interpretation and application of the law, Batho Pele Principles, communication skills (verbal and written), problem solving and decision-making skills, excellent research and analytical skills, report writing and editing skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, planning and organising skills, computer literacy. communication and Information Management, accuracy and attention to detail. Diversity Management, managing interpersonal conflict, Project Management, ability to work under pressure and time management skills.

Duties

Provide support to legal research functions for the Judges and other Court

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. L Frazer Tel No: (046) 603 5000 : HR Related Enquiries: Ms. Z Sulo at (087) 086 6929

Notes

s in all draft judgments and legal articles against the original text to ensure correctness and accuracy, correct mistakes (typos) with the help of track changes so that judges can accept or decline any proposed changes. Ensure that Judges are up to date on recent developments in case law, practice directives and legislation: Quality assure the maintenance of knowledge of recent legal developments, new legislation, and relevant case law, provide support to the monitoring of legal journals, ensure that judges have access to the latest legal information, keep up breast with recent developments in relevant areas of law, such as legislative changes, new precedents, and emerging legal trends.

Closing Date

2026-08-07T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four-year recognised legal qualification as recognised by SAQA
·A minimum of three (3) years’ legal research experience in the relevant field
·Superior court or litigation experience and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage
·All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements
·communication and Information Management, accuracy and attention to detail
·Diversity Management, managing interpersonal conflict, Project Management, ability to work under pressure and time management skills

Key Duties

·Provide support to legal research functions for the Judges and other Court

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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