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: 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
Western Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private
Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the
Chief Justice, Provincial Service Centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

CLOSING DATE : 15 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
disqualifications of the application during the selection process. Applications
on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a
possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation
certificate from the South African Qualification 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 shortlisted 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 27/178 : HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK REF NO: 2025/201/OCJ

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Service Centre: Gauteng

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12, No experience required, NQF level 6 in the related field will be an
added advantage,, knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework
governing the Public Service, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of
Public Service Regulations 2016, Knowledge of storage and retrieval
procedures in terms of working environment, Batho Pele Principles,
Communication skills (verbal and written), Administration skills, Planning and
organizing skills, Computer skills, Time management skills, Basic numeracy
skill ,Interpersonal relations, Typing skill.

DUTIES : Facilitate administration of recruitment, selection and appointment processes
with the Province, Implementation of Transactions on PERSAL system in
respect of appointments, Injury on duty, Long service recognitions, pensions,
transfers, Housing allowance, performance management, Training and Service
termination,

ENQUIRIES : Technical Enquiries/ HR Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/201/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 27/177 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2025/200/OCJ

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of grade twelve (12) and ten (10) years’
practical experience in court interpreting or a 3 years National Diploma (NQF
6) in Legal interpreting or equivalent qualification on NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
and a minimum of three (3) years practical experience in court Interpreting.
Proficiency in English, Afrikaans, Isixhosa, Isizulu, Sesotho, Setswana, Sepedi,
Isiswati, Tsonga and Tshivenda, selobedu, sepulani, isiNdebele, sign language
and any foreign language will be an added advantage) candidates will be
required to undergo oral written language proficiency testing. A valid driver’s
license will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Excellent
communication skills (written and verbal), computer literacy (MS Office), good
interpersonal skills, ability to work to work under pressure and solve problems,
Accuracy and attention to detail, customer service. 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 : Rendering interpreting services in criminal court, civil court, labour and quasijudicial proceedings. Rendering interpreting services during consultations.
Translate legal documents and exhibits. Assist with reconstruction of court
records. Develop terminology, coin words. Perform specific line and
administrative support functions of the Judiciary, court Manager and Supervisor
as and when is required.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries/ HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/200/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 27/176 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/199/OCJ (X3 POSTS)

(12 Months non-renewable Contract)
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The
successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Western Cape Division of the High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. A minimum of two (2) years secretarial experience, Experience in a
legal/ court environment will serve as an added advantage, An LLB Degree,
Bachelor of Law Degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an
LLB, BA or Bachelor of Law Degree will serve as an advantage. A valid driver’s
license will serve as an advantage, Shortlisted candidates will be required to
pass a typing test, Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in English; Good
communication skills (verbal and written); Administration and organizational
skills; Exceptional interpersonal skills; Ability to meet strict deadlines and to
work under pressure; Attention to detail; Customer care service skills; Excellent
typing skills; Confidentiality; Time management; Computer literacy (MS Office);
Ability to provide support services to a Judge in the office and in a court setting;
Attend and provide support services including court administration services for
a Judge at circuit courts around the Western Cape.

DUTIES : Provide general legal secretarial/ legal administrative duties to the Judge,
Typing (or formatting) of draft memorandums, directions, opinions, letters for
or by the Judge, Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for
the Judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments,
meetings, official visits, make travel and accommodation arrangements for
circuit, meetings etc with the relevant administration unit at the court. Store,
keep and safeguard all case files and update the case files with postponements
orders and/ or made by the Judge. Update files with documents received.
Update exhibit and witness list in criminal matters. Perform digital recordings
of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court and
ensure the integrity of recordings. Accompany the Judge to court and keep a
record of times (start and end times daily, including adjournments. Compile
court statistics daily and ensure accurate updates on the statistical tools.
Management of the Judge’s vehicle, logbook and servicing thereof. Compile
data and prepare reports and documents for assigned Judges as necessary,
including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure
statements and case management. Arrange refreshments for the Judge and
his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Manage the Judge’s library and
the updating of loose-leaf publications. Attend to and execute requests from
the judiciary in connection with cases and case-related matters.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2411
HR enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/199/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