Each Justice of the Constitutional Court is assisted by two law clerks whose primary function is to carry out legal research for their respective Justice. The Constitutional Court invites applications from suitable candidates seeking appointment as law clerks for 2015. Appointments are made for the periods January 2015 to December 2015 or July 2015 to June 2016 depending on the each Justice’s requirements. Applicants should indicate the period for which they wish to be considered. Applications are considered by all Justices of the Court, and applicants should not specify a preference to work for a specific Justice.
The Constitutional Court seeks to ensure that the persons selected are broadly representative of the South African population in terms of race and gender. Applicants should be in possession of an LLB degree (or an equivalent or post-graduate degree) or in the final year of study for such degree and should display an interest in subjects relating to constitutional law.
Academic excellence and research experience is recommended.
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Applications should include: a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, certified copies of all academic records and an example of written work, together with the names and electronic addresses of two referees.
Applications are to be submitted electronically to: E-mail: applications@concourt.org.za
Salary: The salary for these contract positions is R 252 144.00 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits R 93 293.28 which amounts in total to R 345 437.28 per annum (this is subject to revision). No other benefits are afforded.
Deadline: 31 March 2014.
A letter and/or email will be sent to each applicant upon receipt of their application. If an applicant does not receive an acknowledgment of receipt, he/she must contact the Office of the Chief Justice: Human Resources Department on 011 838-2010, attention Ms. C Gideon. Applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be notified by 12 May 2014. If you are not notified, please consider your application unsuccessful.