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Job Title:
Magistrates Grade 1
Employer:
Judicial Service Commission
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Legal Jobs
Number of Positions:
28
Deadline:
Thursday, 8 August 2024

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Magistrates Grade 1 job at Judicial Service Commission | Apply Now

Are you looking for Legal Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in 28 Magistrates Grade 1 job at Judicial Service Commission.

​The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Uganda, established under Article 146 of the 1995 Constitution, serves as an independent body responsible for fostering an accountable and effective judicial service through competence-based recruitment, disciplinary oversight, stakeholder engagement, and both public and judicial education. Operating under the vision of an effective, responsive, and efficient judicial service, the JSC has earned recognition for its role as a vital link between the public and the judiciary, ensuring transparency and integrity in judicial appointments and conduct.

The Commission's work culture emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and public service, offering employees opportunities to contribute to the enhancement of Uganda's justice system. It provides job opportunities across various functions, with details available on its official website. Since its inception, the JSC has evolved to include a diverse membership comprising a full-time Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson, members representing the judiciary, the Uganda Law Society, the public, the Public Service Commission, and the Attorney General as an ex-officio member.

This structure supports its broad mandate, which includes advising the President on judicial appointments, reviewing terms and conditions of service for judicial officers, conducting educational programs, handling public complaints regarding the judiciary, and advising the government on justice administration improvements. The Commission's core values of integrity, excellence, and service guide its operations, while its commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in initiatives aimed at enhancing public awareness of legal rights and obligations. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.jsc.go.ug/.

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

8 Aug 2024

Magistrates Grade 1 job at Judicial Service Commission

Judicial Service Commission

Post: Magistrate Grade 1
Reference No: HRM/77/204/01 Vol. 9
Salary Scale: JSS4
Number of Vacancies: 28
Reports to: Chief Registrar through the Chief Magistrate
Application Email: mg12024@jsc.go.ug

  • In charge of the assigned Magistrates Court

  • Supervises subordinate staff at the assigned Magistrate Court

  • Managing funds released to the Court

  • Hearing and disposing of civil and criminal cases

  • Organizing and chairing Stakeholder and staff meetings, if in charge of station

  • Making periodic visits to detention centres within the Magisterial Area

  • Custodian of the Court Seal





  • Managing an Inventory of Judiciary assets — if in charge of station

  • Preparing monthly situational, activity and performance reports to the Chief Magistrate

  • Ensuring proper utilization of the Electronic Court Case Management Information System/CCAS

  • Making monthly returns to the Registry of Magistrates’ Affairs and Data Management

  • Promoting a positive image of the Judiciary by adhering to the Judicial Code of Conduct, core values and zero tolerance to corruption among Court Staff and self

  • Ensuring the Registry, Archives and Exhibit stores are organized

  • Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor

 Magistrates Grade 1 job at Judicial Service Commission

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

  • Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Ordinary Level Certificate, Advanced Level Certificate, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University / Institution and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or a recognized Institution.

  • Any relevant advanced/post graduate qualification(S), ICT qualification(s) as well as work experience will be an added advantage. A Certificate of Enrolment is a requirement.

  • Applicants appointed to this position will act for a period of one (1) year before being confirmed in a substantive capacity upon performance evaluation being conducted.

  • Where necessary, the Commission will conduct a Competence Test for this position.

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
1. Applicants should apply for only one position on offer in this advert. Multiple applications by an applicant shall lead to disqualification
2. Only documents specified in this advert should be submitted/enclosed as a single pdf document.
3. An applicant who is not contacted by the commission should regard his or her
Application as unsuccessful.
4. No applicant or his/her agent should contact any member, officer or staff of the commission. Canvassing by applicants or for and on behalf of applicants shall lead to automatic disqualification.
5. This application process is free. No one should pay money to anyone for any service relating to this recruitment process.
6. Any complaint or clarification regarding this recruitment programme should be sent by email to the secretary, judicial service commission on email: recruitment2024@jsc.go.ug
7. The judicial service commission form should be completed in typed letters. No handwritten forms will not be accepted.

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