Candidates with experience of 4 years or less

Candidates with 4 years or less of strong relevant legal work experience (and who fully satisfy the requirements/criteria for appointment as a JSO may apply to be considered for possible shortlisting for an interview.

Those selected for appointment will be subject to a three-contract framework totalling 4 years. They will be appointed on three consecutive contracts comprising two contracts of 18 months each and one contract of 12 months, prior to being considered for possible emplacement on the permanent establishment after 4 years.

They may, at the discretion of the Judicial Service, have their prior strong relevant legal work experience recognised and be eligible for the award of additional increments and/or appointment at a higher JSO-grade.

On successful completion of the initial contract, continued strong work performance and fully satisfying the requisite eligibility criteria, they may be considered for the possible offer of subsequent contracts and thereafter emplacement on the permanent establishment.

The possible emplacement on the permanent establishment will continue to be subject to the officer’s strong work performance and demonstrated competencies while on contracts as well as the needs of the Judicial Service.