Typist

Background

The Judiciary is an independent arm of Government established under part VIII of the Constitution (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016. Its mission is "To administer justice to all in an independent, impartial, competent and timely manner".

In order to improve service delivery, the Judiciary in Southern Province intends to fill the vacant positions indicated below.

Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the Typist position include:

• Undertake timely and accurately typing of correspondence and documents
• Undertake accurately note taking of proceedings during meetings to facilitate preparation of minutes and reports
• Undertake daily receiving of correspondence and documents from both internal and external sources
• Undertake timely and politely receiving and attending to visitors
• Undertake effectively the acquisition and serving of beverages and refreshments to officers and visitors
• Undertake timely the receiving and placement of telephone calls

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

The qualifications and skills required for this role are:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O Levels credit or better including English
• Certificate in Secretarial Studies or equivalent
• Typewriting speed of 45/55 wpm

Written Skills:

• Ability to write reports

Oral Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Other Skills:

• Diplomacy
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely and accurately typing of correspondence and documents
• Undertake accurately note taking of proceedings during meetings to facilitate preparation of minutes and reports
• Undertake daily receiving of correspondence and documents from both internal and external sources
• Undertake timely and politely receiving and attending to visitors
• Undertake effectively the acquisition and serving of beverages and refreshments to officers and visitors
• Undertake timely the receiving and placement of telephone calls

Skills

• Diplomacy
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O Levels credit or better including English
• Certificate in Secretarial Studies or equivalent
• Typewriting speed of 45/55 wpm

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Interested Candidates should address their handwritten applications along with certified copies of their academic and professional certificates to the address below.

Applicants are also required to have their academic certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Submission of application letters and relevant documents should be done at the Provincial Local Courts Office reception in Livingstone.

Non-serving applicants must be between 18 and 44 years.

APPLICATION ADDRESS:

The Principal Resident Magistrate
For the attention of: The Provincial Local Courts Officer
Judiciary
Southern Province
P.O Box 60510
LIVINGSTONE