VACANCY
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
REF: 1/6/2 IX (10)
18th August 2025
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 11 OF 2025
VACANCY: MAGISTRATE GRADE I (3 POSTS)
The Judicial Service Commission invites suitably qualified citizens to apply for three (3) posts of Magistrate Grade I in the Administration of Justice, tenable in various stations across the country.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above posts.
SALARY SCALE: D2 (P 337,008 – P 371,628) per annum.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB degree from the University of Botswana (or other recognized University or Institution).
EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience as Magistrate II or six years’ post-qualification relevant experience.
BENEFITS:
a) Optional contributory medical aid scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
b) Contributory pension fund scheme (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%).
c) 30% scarce skills allowance, which is subject to review from time to time.
d) Housing and Upkeep Allowance at P 309.00 per month.
e) Robe Allowance at P 2,697.10 per annum.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
a) To hear, determine, and deliver judgments on both criminal and civil cases registered within his/her jurisdiction, except those prescribed to be heard by the High Court (e.g. treason, murder, and attempt to commit them).
b) To deal with cases involving children in need of care and maintenance of children in affiliation cases.
c) To conduct inquests in instances where the death of any person has occurred in a manner other than from natural causes.
d) To perform duties related to the appraisal/performance review and management of all staff and related issues, including implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS), mission, values, and the production of Annual Performance Plans.
e) To undertake any additional duties assigned by the Chief Justice, Registrar and Master, Regional Magistrate and/or Chief Magistrate, including heading of small stations and dealing with all functions related thereto.
f) Proficiency in the application of Judicial Case Management (JCM) and Court Records Management System (CRMS).
SENTENCING POWERS
i) Up to 10 years’ imprisonment or P 60,000.00 fine, or both.
ii) Can order 9 strokes corporal punishment in criminal cases.
iii) Has civil jurisdiction in all civil claims where the total amount claimed does not exceed P 60,000.00.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and give the following details:
1.Full name and address.
2.Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae) citing the following:
i) Date of first appointment.
ii) Present post, scale, and date of appointment thereto.
3.Certified copies of Omang.
4.Certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, and names of two (2) referees.
5.A minimum of two work references (not more than 6 months old).
6.In the case of serving Public Officers, their applications must be routed through their Accounting Officers. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
