SENIOR BENCH CLERK C2 – Botswana Defence Force

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO.3 OF 2022

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

The Botswana Defence Force is looking forward to employ suitably qualified Non-Uniformed Personnel for the following position:

1. SENIOR BENCH CLERK C2 X1

Qualifications Diploma/Degree in Translation/Court Interpreting or related field. Proficiency in one or more indigenous languages will be an added advantage

Experience

2 years’ experience as Bench Clerk on C3 salary scale.

Salary scale C2 (P141,792 – P168,576)

Leave 25 working days per annum

Benefits

1. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while Employee pays 50%)
2. Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%)
3. Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P309.00 per month

Job purpose:

To provide interpretation services for the Court Martial.

Job Duties and Responsibility

1. Sensitises the public on Court etiquette and procedure before Court resumes.
2. Provide advice to customers in relation to their complaints and enquiries.
3. Provide interpretation services in Court in various disciplines i.e. legal, medical, engineering, and economics in both criminal and civil cases.
4. Liaise with customers pertaining to case logistics.
5. Prepare returns and statistics adjudicated cases.
6. Update the Court Records Management Systemg. Announce cases before Court and administers oath to the witnesses.
7. Manage the Court by facilitating overall court activities
8. Dispatches judgments to parties to the case and stakeholders.
9. Prepare daily court sheet for presiding officer
10. Research on legal language and issues relating to Court Interpretation.

Key Competencies:

1. Communicating Effectively
2. Managing Diversity
3. Interpersonal Savvy
4. Attention to Details
5. Decision Quality
6. Integrity and Trust
7. Critical thinking