Appointment of Master of the Supreme Court 264 views

CONSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY

APPOINTMENT OF MASTER OF THE SUPREME COURT

Applications are invited from persons who are qualified under Article 126(2) of the Constitution for appointment as Master of the Supreme Court.

A person is qualified for appointment as a Master of the Supreme Court if:

1. the person has been entitled to practice before a court of unlimited jurisdiction for not less than five years; and
2. in the opinion of the Constitutional Appointments Authority the person has shown outstanding distinction in the practice of law and can effectively, competently and impartially discharge the functions of the office of a Master of the Supreme Court under this Constitution.

The Jurisdiction and Powers of a Master of the Supreme Court are specified in S.I. 19 of 2008 as amended by S. I. 2 of 2022.

The successful candidate shall adhere to the provisions of the Constitution and Judicial Code of Ethics.

The salary, pension, gratuity, allowances and benefits attached to the position are set out in Section 11(1) of the Judiciary Act No. 9 of 2008, as amended by Acts 16 of 2009 and 28 of 2013 and 25 of 2014.

The attention of applicants is drawn to the Constitutional Appointments Authority Rules on the “Selection and Appointment of Judicial Officers” Schedule 2(Rule (6(3)) which can be viewed and downloaded from the Authority’s website: www.caaseychelles.com

Schedule 2 of the CAA Rules duly filled along with detailed CVs and legal qualifications should be forwarded by email to caa.seychelles@gmail.com addressed to the Office of the Chairman, the Constitutional Appointments Authority on or before Friday 9^th May 2025.

For any queries, please telephone: +248 4322504/4323991.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.