Principal Magistrate (x2 positions) – Karasburg and Luderitz

The Office of the Judiciary was created in terms of the Judiciary Act 2015 (Act 11 of 2015), to give effect to Article 78 (5) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia and came into force on 31 December 2015. The Office of the Judiciary provides support to the Judiciary, and as it embarks on this journey, invites applications from dynamic, self-driven and motivated suitably qualified Namibian citizens for the following vacancies:

Post Designation: Principal Magistrate

2x Posts: 1x Karasburg. 1x Luderltz

Minimum Requirements: An LLB degree or four (4) year recognised legal qualification, plus six (6) years court experience. Possession of a valid driver’s licence is a prerequisite and candidates from outside the Magistracy will be subjected to a psychometric test.

Duties:

• The successful candidate will be required to perform all functions of a magistrate in a District court,
• Presiding in the criminal civil, labour courts and family courts.
• Handling of quasi-judicial and administrative functions in the District Court.