Senior Court Reporter C2 – Botswana Defence Force

Job Description

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 COURT REPORTER C2 X1 TENABLE IN SSKB

Qualifications Diploma in Court Reporting or Secretarial Studies. Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies will be an added advantage Experience at least 2 years’ service as Court Reporter C3 salary scale

Salary scale C2(P 141, 792– P 168,576) per annum

Leave 25 working days per annum.

Benefits

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

Job purpose

Provide Court Reporting services to ensure smooth and efficient court operations in the BDF.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan the scheduling of Court Reporters to ensure sufficient coverage for all required court room proceedings.
2. Create verbatim transcripts of court proceedings for future reference.
3. Monitor the preparation of transcripts prepared by Court Reporters to ensure accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
4. Oversee the maintenance and storage of Court Reporter records to ascertain security and confidentiality.
5. Develop and maintain operational guidelines to ensure operational efficiency of the Court Martial.
6. Compile documents and materials required by the Judicial Officer in the Court for meetings and appointments.
7. Research cases cited in the court sessions to ensure accurate citations and quotations in preparation for judgments.

Key Competencies

1. Functional/technical skill
2. Action Oriented
3. Integrity and trust
4. Team work
5. Time management
6. Attention to detail
7. Managing and measuring work

NB: Applicants should include the following information:

a. Curriculum Vitae
b. Certified true copies of academic certificates and at least 2 recent work related references
c. National Identity Card
d. Also indicate; Date of first appointments, Present post and date of appointment thereto.
All applicants should be routed through the employees Permanent Secretary/Heads of Departments.
Applicants not so routed will not be considered.
Closing date: 12th October 2022
Applicants should be addressed to,
The Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Civilian Personnel Registry
Private Bag X06
Gaborone
NO HAND DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
For further information, Contact Recruitment Division at 3662694 or 3663167.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.