OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the
objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity
imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human
Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to
Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.

APPLICATIONS : National Office (Midrand): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office
of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road,
Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.
Gauteng: Johannesburg/Pretoria: Quoting the relevant reference number,
direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered
to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg.
Mthatha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag
X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand
delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent
5242, East London
Free State: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612,
Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State High Court,
Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.

CLOSING DATE : 01 August 2025

NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be
downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za /
www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service
Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only;
contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be
indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must
be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant.
The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position
is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the
applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to 40
disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on
the old Z83 will unfortunately, not be considered. Should you be in possession
of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate
from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship
holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from the country of origin
(when shortlisted, all non-SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof
of South African permanent residence). Applications that do not comply with
the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates
will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial
checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and
employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after
the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with
the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will
not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in
the application not being considered during the selection process. All
successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract
and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be
required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment.
The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of
Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more
specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the
event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice
will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by
policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for
recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your
application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the
security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment
process

POST 25/54 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/185/OCJ

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Free State Division of the High Court: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/ABET (NQF level 2). No experience required. A valid driver’s license.
A minimum of one (1) year relevant exposure to a court environment will be an
added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant
legislations. Planning and organizing skills, Good interpersonal skills, Time
management skills, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication
skills; Attention to detail, Flexible, Accuracy, Confidence and Ability to work
under pressure.

DUTIES : Escorting of Judges’ to the Court rooms. Rendering of administrative support
functions to the Judges’ and the Court room crew. Maintenance of Courtrooms’
and court room records. Facilitation of the smooth- running of the Court rooms
and the collection and distribution of post/parcels, files and other documents
and photocopying of official documents. Be present in Court during the session.
Making copies of Court rolls and circulate according to distribution list. General
messenger duties. Assist in general office when required.

ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR related enquiries: Ms DSJ Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4573
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/185/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 25/53 : DATA CAPTURER REF NO: 2025/184/OCJ

SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Labour And Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Grade twelve (12) or NQF Level 4 qualification, Computer literacy knowledge
of clerical duties and understanding of legal framework governing the public
service. Skills and competencies. Good communication skills (written and
verbal) Good interpersonal relations, customer service, interpersonal skills,
Problem solving skills. Customer service and attention to detail. All shortlisted
candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the
assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s
technical and generic requirements.

DUTIES : Provide administration support services Capture and update data from
available records into the required formats e.g. databases, table and
spreadsheet. Verify missing data and errors observed during data entry.
Review and validate all data from the records. Submit data and make regular
backups of data. Update registers and statistics. Keep and maintain records
and files. Record and file documents Provide support the verification personnel
with availing data sources required and files Collect applications for default
judgment and taxation from General Office. Provide information to responsible
components. Keep and maintain records and files in an organized manner. Sort
and distribute incoming data to be captured equally.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (010) 494 9238
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/184/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 25/52 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 2025/182/OCJ

SALARY : R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Mthatha High Court

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. National Diploma in Public Administration/ Administrative
Management/ Public Management/ equivalent qualification at (NQF level 6). A
minimum of two (2) years’ experience/supervisory level. A Valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, Power Point, Excel and
Outlook), Good communication skills (written and verbal), Problem solving
skills, Report writing skills, Analytical skills, Administration skills, Planning and
organizing skills; Confidentiality, Team player, Flexible, Accuracy, attention to
detail and ability to work under pressure and independently.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the Court; Administer travel accommodation
arrangements; Provide support to Facilities Management function; Provide
support to Fleet Management function; Supervise and develop staff.

ENQUIRIES : Technical / HR Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/182/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

We wish you all the best with your applications