Judicial Services Commission Looking For 50 Magistrates

The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) is looking to fill vacancies for 30 Magistrates who will be based in across Zimbabwe. In a notice, the JSC said,

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions of MAGISTRATE which have arisen within the Judicial Service Commission. The Commission is a dynamic organization that comprises of competent and professional staff. The vacancies to be filled are around Zimbabwe.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The key roles and responsibilities of a Magistrate are to:
a) Preside over criminal cases, civil cases, maintenance inquiries, juvenile court cases and claims in the Small Claims Court

b) Assesses the propriety of deposit fines

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c) Act as a Marriage Officer

d) Preside over appeals from Local Courts

e) Inspect Prisons and other holding cells as a visiting justice

f) Conduct inquests into sudden deaths p,) Supervise support staff

THE PERSON

a) Must be a holder of a good law degree or equivalent legal qualification from a recognized university
b) Be a fit and proper person for appointment to judicial office

Former magistrates who resigned with clean disciplinary records and wish to be considered for appointment are encouraged to apply.

In selecting the appropriate candidates, the Judicial Service Commission will endeavour to comply with section 184 of the Constitution which requires judicial appointments to reflect broadly the diversity and gender composition of Zimbabwe.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates to the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, 2nd Floor, Causeway Building, Central Avenue, Harare or alternatively post to The Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, P.O. Box CY 28, Causeway, Harare.

Deadline for submission of applications is close of business on the 14th of June 2018.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED.