OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

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.
Eastern Cape/East London/Makhanda: 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.
Gauteng: (Provincial Centre), Johannesburg High Court/ Pretoria High
Court/ Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg: 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.
KwaZulu-Natal/ Pietermaritzburg/ Durban/ Provincial Service Centre:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban,

4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor Office No 118, CNR
      Somtseu8 & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000.
      Limpopo/ Polokwane/ Thohoyandou: Quoting the relevant reference
      number, direct your application to: Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice
      Service Centre, Limpopo, Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications
      can also be hand delivered to the High Court of South Africa: Limpopo Division,
      Polokwane, 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane, 0699.
      Northern Cape/Kimberley/Provincial Service Centre/High Court: Quoting
      the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head,
      Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300 Applications
      can also be hand delivered to the High Court, Sol Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107,
      Kimberley.
      North West/ Provincial Service Centre/ Mmabatho/ Mahikeng: Quoting the
      relevant reference number, direct your application to: The OCJ Provincial
      Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735.
      Applications can also be hand delivered to 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens,
      Mmabatho.
      CLOSING DATE : 29 September 2025

POST 33/46 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2025/239/OCJ

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Mthatha

REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate. The following will be an added advantage: Experience in
general legal administration, one (1) year administration experience preferably
in a court environment, knowledge of the Rules of the High Court. Skills and
competencies: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Computer
literacy (MS Office). Good interpersonal and public relation skills. Ability to work
under pressure and solve problems, numerical skills, accuracy and attention to
detail, planning, organizing and skills and customer service skills orientated. 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 effective and efficient case flow management support service to the
Court. Issuing of court processes at General Office. Render case management
duties. Render counter service duties/functions. Prepare, analyse and submit
court statistics, Maintain and keep all registers for civil matters. Filling and
archiving of civil processes. Attending to case management and set down.
Assist in typing set down, court rolls and other court preparations. Act as liaison
between Judges and Legal Practitioners. Attend to correspondence and
enquiries from the public and stakeholders. Provide administrative support in
general as requested by the Chief Registrar, Court Manager and Supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr M Mhlontlo Tel No: (047) 504 5500
HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/239/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 33/45 : POOL JUDGE’S SECRETARIES REF NO: 2025/223/OCJ (X2 POSTS)

(12 Months non-renewable Contract)
Re-advertisement, candidates who previously apply are encouraged to reapply.
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 : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric plus LLB degree; Valid driver’s license. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to pass a typing test Skills and Competencies:
Good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy (Microsoft
office). Customer services skills. Interpersonal relations skills. Planning skills.
Organising and control. Able to work under pressure. Ability to multi-task.
Problem solving skills. Good interpersonal relations. Skills and competencies:
Proficiency in English, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Ability to
conduct research Problem solving, Planning and organizing, Ability to maintain
confidentiality, Good judgment and decision-making skills, Good interpersonal
relations with ability to take charge, effective communication (verbally and in
writing),Able to work under pressure, Ability to multitask, Telephone etiquette,
Professionalism, Ability to meet strict deadlines, Time management skills and
People skills. 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 : To ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To
ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized. To ensure
that the judgments are typed and correspondences are filed accordingly in the
right sections. To ensure that signed Judgments and orders handed down in
court or virtually are sent to the typist and the library (Judgements only). To
ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended
78 to. To ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and
filed. To ensure that stationery for the Judge is ordered and collected. To ensure
that the court files are ready and Judge has all documents in the file on time as
per duty roster. To ensure that all files received from various section(s) are
verified by the Registrar of that section. To ensure that the register of reviews
is up to date and signed on receipt and return of reviews to the review Clerk.
To ensure that he register/template of the reserved judgment is updated and
notifying the Statistics officer as well as the office of the Judge President when
judgment has been handed down. To ensure that the transcribed judgments from transcribers reach the Judge for approval and signature. To prepare court
rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders. To
ensure that the Heads of Arguments from various stakeholders are received,
filed and verified. Informing parties involved via e-mail and/or telephonically of
time and date when reserved judgments will be handed down, further notifying
them on how the judgement will be handed down. To ensure that the bench
book of the Judge is prepared and files are in court before the court starts or
before Judge enters the court. To ensure that all stakeholders involved are
present in court before commencement of proceedings. To ensure that all
cases are called and recorded as per court roll. Calling the case number and
the parties’ names on record before Judge can allow parties to start with their
matters. To ensure that the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in
court, when required. To ensure that the exhibits are handled, controlled and
noted professionally and captured accordingly. To ensure that the correct order
is endorsed on the electronic court file after it was granted by Judge in court.
To ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order on
time, attend to sign the documents being signed prior approval. To ensure that
the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month to the
Transport Officer. To ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance and
service, receive the preauthorization for the Judge’s vehicle. To remind the
Judge of the invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be
processed. To ensure the submission of Cell phone and 3G data claims for
process purposes. To ensure that court roll(s) is submitted to the Statistical
Officer on or before every Friday. To ensure that all updates on the loose leafs
in the Judge’s library are attended to. Execute legal research as directed by
the Judge. Comply with departmental Policies and Prescripts and procedures
or guidelines, including signing of payroll.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms R Bramdaw Tel No: (010) 494 8486
HR related enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/223/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 33/44 : POOL JUDGE’S SECRETARIES REF NO: 2025/222/OCJ (X3 POSTS)

(12 Months non-renewable Contract)
Re-advertisement, candidates who previously apply are encouraged to reapply.
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful
candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric plus LLB degree; Valid driver’s license. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to pass a typing test Skills and Competencies:
Good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy (Microsoft
office). Customer services skills. Interpersonal relations skills. Planning skills.
Organising and control. Able to work under pressure. Ability to multi-task.
Problem solving skills. Good interpersonal relations. Skills and competencies:
Proficiency in English, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Ability to
conduct research Problem solving, Planning and organizing, Ability to maintain
confidentiality, Good judgment and decision-making skills, Good interpersonal
relations with ability to take charge, effective communication (verbally and in
writing),Able to work under pressure, Ability to multitask, Telephone etiquette,
Professionalism, Ability to meet strict deadlines, Time management skills and
People skills. 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 : To ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To
ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized. To ensure
that the judgments are typed and correspondences are filed accordingly in the
right sections. To ensure that signed Judgments and orders handed down in
court or virtually are sent to the typist and the library (Judgements only). To
ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended
to. To ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and filed.
To ensure that stationery for the Judge is ordered and collected. To ensure that
the court files are ready and Judge has all documents in the file on time as per
duty roster. To ensure that all files received from various section(s) are verified
by the Registrar of that section. To ensure that the register of reviews is up to
date and signed on receipt and return of reviews to the review Clerk. To ensure
that he register/template of the reserved judgment is updated and notifying the
Statistics officer as well as the office of the Judge President when judgment
has been handed down. To ensure that the transcribed judgments from
transcribers reach the Judge for approval and signature. To prepare court rolls
for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders. To ensure
that the Heads of Arguments from various stakeholders are received, filed and
verified. Informing parties involved via e-mail and/or telephonically of time and date when reserved judgments will be handed down, further notifying them on
how the judgement will be handed down. To ensure that the bench book of the
Judge is prepared and files are in court before the court starts or before Judge
enters the court. To ensure that all stakeholders involved are present in court
before commencement of proceedings. To ensure that all cases are called and
recorded as per court roll. Calling the case number and the parties’ names on
record before Judge can allow parties to start with their matters. To ensure that
the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in court, when required. To
ensure that the exhibits are handled, controlled and noted professionally and
captured accordingly. To ensure that the correct order is endorsed on the
electronic court file after it was granted by Judge in court. To ensure that all the
travel, accommodation arrangements are in order on time, attend to sign the
documents being signed prior approval. To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is
submitted on or before 5th of every month to the Transport Officer. To ensure
that the car is booked for either maintenance and service, receive the
preauthorization for the Judge’s vehicle. To remind the Judge of the invoices
so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed. To ensure the
submission of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes. To ensure
that court roll(s) is submitted to the Statistical Officer on or before every Friday.
To ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in the Judge’s library are attended
to. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge. Comply with departmental
Policies and Prescripts and procedures or guidelines, including signing of
payroll

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms M Campbell Tel No: (012) 492 6799
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/222/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

POST 33/43 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/221/OCJ (X11 POSTS)

(48 months non-renewable contract)
Re-advertisement, candidates who previously apply are encouraged to reapply.
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful
candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Matric and an LLB degree or a four (4)
year legal qualification (or equivalent). A valid driver’s license. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to pass a typing proficiency test. 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 : To ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To
ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized. To ensure
that the judgments are typed, and correspondence is appropriately captured
and saved in the correct locations and safeguarded. To ensure that signed
Judgments and orders are properly handed down in person in court and/or
virtually. To ensure that draft judgements are expeditiously handled and typed.
To ensure all visitors in the Judge’s Chambers are received, screened and their
queries are attended to. To ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents
are recorded and filed. To ensure that stationery for the Judge is ordered and
collected. To ensure that the court files are ready, the Judge has access to all
his allocated files and documents in the file on time as per duty roster. To
ensure that all files received from various sections(s) are verified by the
Registrar of that section. To ensure that the Judges Chamber register of
reviews is up to date and signed on receipt and return of review files to the
review Clerk. To ensure that the register/template for the reserved judgements
is updated timeously and that the Statistics Officer as well as the office of the
Judge President is notified when judgement remains outstanding and/or has
been handed down. To ensure that transcribed judgements from transcribers
reach the Judges for approval and signature. To prepare court rolls for
Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders. To ensure
that the Heads of Argument from various stakeholders are received, filed and
verified. Informing parties involved via e-mail and or the time telephonically of
time and date when reserve judgements will be handed down, further notifying
them on how the judgement will be handed down. To ensure that the bench
book of the Judge is prepared, and files are in court before the court starts or
before the Judge enters the court. To ensure that all stakeholders involved are present in court before commencement of proceedings. To ensure that all
cases are called and recorded as per court roll. Calling the case number and
the parties’ names on record before Judge can allow parties to start with their
matters. To ensure that the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in
court, when required. To ensure that the exhibits are handled, controlled and
noted professionally and captured accordingly. To ensure that the correct order
is endorsed on the file and or on Case lines after it was granted by Judge in
court. To ensure that all the travel and accommodation arrangements are in
order on time, attend to sign the documents being signed prior approval. To
ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month
to the Transport Officer. To ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance
and service, receive the pre-authorization for the Judge’s vehicle. To ensure
the submissions of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes. To
ensure that court roll(s) are submitted to the Statistical Officer on or before
every Friday. To ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in the Judge’s library
are attended to. 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 service
skills and excellent typing skills including Dictaphone typing. Confidentiality and
time management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointments.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms M Campbell Tel No: (012) 492 6799
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/221/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

We wish you all the best with your applications