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Principal Judge job at Judicial Service Commission | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
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/.
Job Title
Principal Judge job at Judicial Service Commission
Judicial Service Commission
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Judge
Organisation: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Assisting the Chief Justice in the administration of the High Court of Uganda and the subordinate courts, in accordance with Article 133 of the Constitution of Uganda;
Adjudicating such matters within the unlimited jurisdiction of the High Court pursuant to Article 139(i) of the Constitution of Uganda; and
Performing other functions as may be delegated or assigned by the Chief Justice.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Applicants shall be Ugandan citizens in possession of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (at least a Second-Class Lower Division) from a recognised university or institution; they shall also have a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or from any other recognised institution within the East African Region. Any other advanced or postgraduate qualification/s will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have served as a Judge of the High Court or a Court of similar jurisdiction to such a Court, or have practised as an Advocate for a period of not less than fifteen (15) years before a Court with unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters.
Applicants for this post should attach four (4) samples of Judgements (Criminal or Civil) they have written.
How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible Ugandans to fill the vacant posts available in the Judiciary Service as specified below. Applications, using Judicial Service Commission Application Form No.1 of 2021, should be completed and submitted to the email address provided for each position by not later than midnight of 6th June 2025. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Instructions to applicants:
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JSC Application Form No.1 of 2021 can be accessed at https://www.jsc.go.ug/news/jsc-application-forms
Type to fill in JSC Application Form No.1 of 2021.
Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
Print JSC Application Form No.1 of 2021.
Submit JSC Application Form No.1 of 2021 to the email addresses for each position, along with the following documents included, in the order below, all as a single PDF document:A copy of the applicant’s national identity card.
A passport-size photograph.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV).
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts certified by the issuing institution. Note: The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should be certified by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
Names, contacts and letters of recommendation of two (2) professional and two (2) character referees.
A Certificate of Enrolment.
Applicants for this post should attach four (4) samples of Judgements they have written.
A certified copy of the applicant’s latest and complete Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities from the Inspectorate of Government.
Copies of previous appointment, confirmation and promotion letters (where applicable).
Any other relevant documents.
The applicant’s self-assessment declaration on competencies. The details and format can be found at https://jsc.go.ug/news/applicants-self-assessment-declarationAll Application documents listed above should be combined into a single pdf document and submitted online to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), to the application email addresses provided for each position.
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Submit Application Documents to: Email: applicationspj2025@jsc.go.ug
Additional information:
Applicants must apply for only one post. Multiple applications by an applicant will result in automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 6th June 2025
