Judicial Services Commission (JSC) acting secretary Mr Walter Chikwana confirmed that Government has given them the go ahead to recruit 233 employees. The shortage of staff in JSC resulted in the closure of at least 20 courtrooms countrywide.
The unfreezing of posts will see the recruitment of 70 magistrates, 37 court interpreters, 15 clerks of court, 51 assistant registrars, 30 judges’ clerks and 30 drivers between July and November this year. Eecruitment will start on July 1 with 10 regional magistrates, 50 magistrates of other grades plus 27 court interpreters. With effect from September 1, JSC will recruit 10 court interpreters, 20 assistant registrars, 10 drivers, 10 judges’ clerks and the last batch of 10 magistrates.
In November, the commission will recruit 15 clerks of court, 31 assistant registrars, 20 judge’s clerks and 10 drivers. The vacancies will be advertised and interviews will be held to select the best candidates for the 233 posts.
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