TEMPORARY JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT – The Judicial Service Commission 30 views

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 4 OF 2024
VACANCY: TEMPORARY JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT (2 POSTS)
The Judicial Service Commission invites suitably qualified citizens to apply for the posts of Acting Judge of the High Court tenable in Lobatse and Gaborone for a period of one (1) year (renewable).
Salary Scale: F0 (P781 815.53) per annum
Leave: 30 working days per annum.

 

Benefits:

(1)Free furnished residential accommodation or housing allowance of P13, 905 per month where there is no official residence provided.
(2)90% subsidy for utilities.
(3)35% Scarce Skill Allowance.
(4)Robbing Allowance at P3708 per annum.
(5)Entertainment Allowance at P13 589.70.
(6)Chauffer driven motor vehicle

Qualifications:

To qualify for appointment, the applicant is required by Section 96 of the

Constitution to:

(1)Hold, or must have held office, as Judge of a court having unlimited jurisdiction in Civil and criminal matters in Botswana, in a Commonwealth Country or in any country outside the Commonwealth that may be prescribed by Parliament or a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a court; or
(2)Be qualified to practice as an advocate or attorney in such a court and has been qualified for not less than ten years to practice as an advocate or attorney in such a court.
(3)Be qualified to practice as an attorney and has had experience in the teaching of law in a recognized university for not less than ten years.
(4)Be a Chief Magistrate who has held that office for not less than five years.

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The main duties of a Judge shall include the following:
(1)Presiding over all criminal and civil cases, including appeals from courts below the High Court in the hierarchy.
(2)Hearing all applications brought before the court for determination of any issue, including constitutional issues; and
(3)Any other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Chief Justice or His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and give the following details:
1.Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
2.Certified copy of Omang
3.Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and at least two (2) references.
4.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.