Judiciary, Eastern Province
LOCAL COURT MAGISTRATE (ISS 07-A) X 2 (Annual Basie Salary of
K57, 708.96) to be based at Kazembe Local Court in Lumezi District and at
Chipangali Local Court in Chipangali District.
JOB PURPOSE:
To undertake the adjudication of matters brought hefore the Local Court in order to facilitate the administration of customary, civil and criminal justice.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)
Undertakes effectively hearing and adjudication of cases brought before the Local Court in order to facilitate the administration of customary, civil and criminal justice.
Undertakes effectively the appointment of Administrators for Deceased Estates
who died intestate in order to facilitate administration of benefits.
Undertakes effectively the issuance of warrants in order to ensure compliance to
court orders.
Undertakes timely issuance of marriage certificates under customary Law in order
to document the marriage.
Undertakes effetively the verification of case records, fees paid and jurisdiction of
the cases in order to ensure compliance with Local Court Procedure.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with Five (5) *0 level Credits including
English.
Diploma in Law or cquivalent will be an added advantage.
Oral Skills/ Communication Skills:
Able to write reasoned judgments and rulings and ability to communicate effectively in English.
Other Skills/Attributes
Integrity
Confidentiality
Interpersonal Skills
Maturity
Knowledge of Local Customs
Must be between 35 and 44 years.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The successful candidates will be required to report to the Presiding Local Magistrate.
Interested Candidates should address their applications with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three traceable referees and copies of certified professional and academic certificates not later than Monday 15th August, 2022 at 17:00 hours to the address given below
and to be submitted at Staff Registry Office, Room No. District Administration office, 1940 Building:
THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENT MAGISTRATE
For the attention of: The Provincial Human Resource Management Officer,
Eastern Province
P.O Box 510102,
Chipata.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call/sms, so ensure
you indicate a reachable mobile phone number.