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 : Free State/Bloemfontein: 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.
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
Gauteng: Johannesburg High Court: 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
Mpumalanga/Mbombela: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag
X20051, Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to,
Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial
Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200.
KwaZulu-Natal: Durban: 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

CLOSING DATE : 21 November 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
disqualification 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 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
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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.
ERRATUM: kindly note that the correct email address for the advertised
internship programme on circular 40 with reference no: 2025/297/OCJ should
be emailed to 2025/297/OCJ@judicairy.org.za and for reference no
2025/298/OCJ Should be emailed to 2025/298/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

POST 41/141 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/310/OCJ

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10), or equivalent qualification. A valid driver’s license. 3 Years
experience in handy man or general worker, in areas including but not limited
to plumbing, electrical, repair and maintenance work. A trade test certificate in
plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry or mechanical will be an added
advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Occupational Health and
safety act. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power
tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word
processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office
Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, Knowledge and
understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service,
Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written),
Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical
skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills,
Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Selfmanagement, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time
bound, Assertive and Flexible. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a preentry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.

DUTIES : Perform minor general building maintenance and repairs. Attend to minor
plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, mechanical, carpentry and general handyman
duties. Conduct routine inspections of the building on daily, weekly and monthly
basis to identify faults. Breakages and general maintenance needs. Report
unathorised movement of equipment, attending to general work as required
including driving Judges’ vehicles for repairs, servicing, car washes drop off
and pick ups from and to the airport and purchasing of goods for the office.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2411
HR Related Enquiries; Mr RAF Wesso at (087) 106 1775
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/310/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the
departmental employment equity goals.

POST 41/140 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/309/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

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10). Relevant experience required. Must be semiskilled with
other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical.
Must be willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physically
healthy. A trade certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry or
mechanical will serve as an added advantage. Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety act. Knowledge on how to
operate power tools. Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in
Word Processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel. Knowledge of office
administration. Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts. Knowledge and
understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Communication skills (verbal & written).
Problem solving skills. Good public relations skills. Monitoring and analytical
skills. Computer Literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills.
Typing skills. Self-management. Self-motivated. Creative thinking. Teamwork.
Ambitious. Time bound, Assertive and flexible. 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 handyman services at the court. Relocate office equipment as and
when required. Coordinate removal of damaged office furniture for disposal
and repair/replace broken furniture. Safety awareness with use of all
equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of
toilets, basins and drains. Fit and fix doors and locks. Ensure that all work done
complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental
standards and specifications are observed. Oversee the delivery of office
equipment. Execute minor general building maintenance. Report breakages to
the supervisor for repairs by the landlord. Repair damaged office equipment.
Attend to minor repairs. Sign job cards for services rendered by service
providers. Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers.
Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. Facilitate repairs to
water leaks. Ensure that electrical systems are working safe. Conduct routine
inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Accompany
landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance. Record inspection done
on infrastructure and keep all records of all maintenance done at the court.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries; Ms IM Seakge Tel No: (051) 492 4523
HR Related Enquiries; Ms D Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/309/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates of youth in line with the
departmental employment equity goals.

POST 41/139 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/308/OCJ

SALARY : R163 680 – R 192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Kwa Zulu Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Equivalent qualification at NQF level 4), No experience required. A
driver’s License will be an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data,
operate computer and collecting statistics, Knowledge of the MS Office
package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel
Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge and understanding of the
legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele
principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills,
Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy
skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing
skills, Customer services orientation, Self-management, Self-motivated,
Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.
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 : Render administrative support functions to the Judges and the Court Room:
Escort members of the bench to and from court and attends Judges’ chambers
with counsel, Facilitate order in court rooms before calling the Judges in,
Organize the court crew and inform them of the starting times, in line with the
daily court roll, Maintain silence and order in the court rooms when Judges
enter or leave, Check the correctness of motion court rolls, generation of copies
and dissemination according to the distribution list. Maintain Court Rooms’
records: Check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the court
rooms), Report the missing files to the Judges, File/ archive the documents,
registers, etc. Facilitate the smooth- running of the court rooms: Assist with the
scheduling of court matters (motion opposed), Arrange the representation of
cases, Negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges in times of Court.
Room shortages. Collect and distribute court files: Sort and check the court
files, Keep the court files safe and Circulate Court rolls according to the
distribution list.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502
HR enquiries: Ms. SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/308/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 41/138 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2025/307/OCJ

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

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting/ or equivalent
qualification at (NQF level 6) and A minimum of one (1) year practical
experience in Court Interpreting. A valid driver’s license. Proficiency languages
:SiSwati, Xitsonga, Sepedi, Isizulu, English, Afrikaans will serve as an added
advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations,
Knowledge of culture, Knowledge of subject area. Know how to translate and
be able to keep to time frame, Computer literacy (MS Office), Effective
communication skills (written and verbal), Time management, Good
interpersonal relations skills, listening skills, Customer service skills, Problem
solving skills, Planning and organising skills, Decision-making skills, Analytical
thinking, Excellent English language skills, Problem Solving, Flexible,
Motivational, Able to work under pressure, Meticulous, Self-driven and Peoplecentric. 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 : Render interpreting services: Interpret in Children’s Act matters, criminal
proceedings, Civil proceedings, Domestic Violence Act matters, Older Persons
Act matters, Family, Protection from Harassment Act matters, Labour,
Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice matters, Inquests, and quasi-judicial
matters, interpret in small claims courts, Interpret in disciplinary hearing,
Interpret in Conciliation and Arbitration, Interpret in confession, Interpret in pretrial proceedings and consultations, Liaise with the Supervisor for foreign
language interpreters, Interpret from source to target language during Court
proceedings, pre-trial, consultation, quasi, judicial, Interpret non-verbal
gestures, dramatization and confessions, Engage with the judiciary to confer
on the readiness and/or performance of a particular interpreter in court.
Render legal and quasi-judicial and language service: Render audible and
clear interpreting from source to target language without embellishment or
omissions while preserving the language, Convey the correct language in
accordance with language usage of the speaker, Control the speaker and
ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly, Interpret non-verbal gestures
dramatization and confessions. Translate legal documents and exhibits: Study
and analyse the source document, Conduct the necessary research and
consult with the relevant parties, ensure accurate cite translation documents,
Check, edit and revise the translated document, Translate mechanically
recorded audio material. Develop terminology and provide support in the
reconstruction of records: Accumulate terminology and develop database,
Populate the terms and respective meaning in the glossary register, Gather all
trial documents, Attend to mechanical recordings and Compare notes of the
Presiding Officer, State and Defence.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms E Smith Tel No: (013) 758 0000
HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane/Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/307/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 41/137 : LAW RESEACHER REF NO: 2025/306/OCJ

SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree in LLB at NQF level 8. A minimum of two
(2) years’ in the relevant field and a valid Driver’s license. Superior court or
litigation experience will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ legal
research experience will serve as an added advantage. Skills and Knowledge:
Basic Conditions of Employment Act and related labour laws & Departmental
policies, Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, Labour and Labour
Appeal Court Rules and Practice Manual, Employment Equity Act, Practice
Manual of the Court, Sound understanding of South African law and judicial
system, Interpretation and application of the law, Batho Pele Principles.
Communication skills (verbal and written), Problem solving and decisionmaking skills, Excellent research and analytical skills, Report writing and
editing skills, Problem solving skills, Financial management skills, Strategic
skills, Analytical skills, Presentation skills, Planning and organizing skills, •
Computer literacy, (Word, PowerPoint & Excel,). Applied Strategic Thinking,
Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication and Information
Management, Customer Focus and Responsiveness, Developing Others,
Diversity Management, Impact and Influence, Managing Interpersonal Conflict
and Resolving Problems, Networking and Building Bonds, Planning and
Organizing, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Project Management and
Team Leadership. 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 support to legal research functions for the Judges and other Court
officials: Provide support with legal research on various legal issues, statutes,
rules, regulations, and case law, Analyse and apply complex legal principles
and provide summaries to the judges, Provide research support to judges in
the preparation of hearings and trials, Carry out research and retrieve all
material from all sources in both hard copy and electronic formats on legal
issues, as requested by a Judge, Provide analysis through studying all the
relevant material, Study all the relevant material and provide a thorough
analysis thereof. Prepare and compile legal opinions: Provide support to the
judges with legal arguments analysis submitted by litigants, evaluate merits of
each argument, Research supporting and opposing case law (precedent) and
provide recommendations to the judges, review legal issues, arguments, and
relevant case law in the form of legal memos, Prepare a comprehensive
memorandum on the outcome of the legal research. Provide support with
drafting of clear, consistent and comprehensive judgments: Provide support to
judges in reviewing and proofreading draft judgment(s) to ensure clarity and
accuracy, Proofread all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers
with respect to spelling and grammar, Quality assure all references and
footnotes in all judgments and legal articles against the original text to ensure
correctness and accuracy, Correct mistakes (typos) with the help of track
changes so that judges can accept or decline any proposed changes. Ensure
that Judges are up to date on recent developments in case law, practice
directives and legislation: Quality assure the maintenance of knowledge of
recent legal developments, new legislation, and relevant case law, provide
support to the monitoring of legal journals, ensure that judges have access to
the latest legal information, Keep up breast with recent developments in
relevant areas of law, such as legislative changes, new precedents, and
emerging legal trends.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms Dlomo Tel No: (010) 494 8341
HR Related Enquiries; Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/306/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the
departmental employment equity goal

POST 41/136 : IT COORDINATOR REF NO: 2025/305/OCJ

SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance
CENTRE Free State Provincial Service Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Computer Engineering/ Information
Technology or equivalent qualification at (NQF level 6) with 360 credits as
recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three years’ experience in general IT
desktop support. ITIL Foundation Certificate will be added advantage, A
driver’s license will serve as an advantage. Skills and Competencies: Project
and Systems Management: Knowledge as a Network Administrator, Help Desk
or First Line Support, Knowledge of government prescripts, regulations, and
laws, Knowledge of development of users training manuals, guidelines and
procedures and drafting of a budget, Knowledge and experience in evaluation
of End-User training, Knowledge of Public Sector IT environment, LAN,WAN
Project and Change Management, Experience in IT Asset Management,
Effective communications skills (written and verbal), Problem Solving and
analytical skills, Coaching skills, Good interpersonal relations skills, Training
and presentation skills, Planning and organization skills, Decision making
skills, Technical skills, Computer skills, Project management skills, Customer
Service orientated, Time management skills, Ability to multi-task is essential,
Ability to work under pressure, Flexible, Confidence, Ability to meet deadlines,
Accountable, Attention to detail and Assertiveness. 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 : Optimise Business Applications and transversal systems in the Province,
ensure availability of systems to all officials who are entitled to use them,
Ensure the installation of the correct packages on computers for the smooth
running of systems i.e. antivirus, and any related updates, Create and update
spreadsheets for all users of the system and monitor access provided to these
systems, Manage additional and removal of profiles on system servers,
Maintain the IT assets at the provincial level, oversee the lifecycle of hardware
and ensure compliance to the Asset Management Policy. Conduct ICT
infrastructure operations assessment within the and compile reports
accordingly, Identify areas within the court/service centres that need ICT
upgrades and identify the most suitable viable solutions to enhance service
delivery, Assist Judges and Managers with virtual hearings and meetings
(Teams & Zoom) and provide audible recordings, Provide scrapping certificates
for all out of warranty equipment where required, Participate on the provincial
disposal committee for disposal of IT goods, Respond to all IT support
requests, enquiries and calls logged with the OCJ and DOJ&CD helpdesk and
escalate when necessary, Monitor and assist with calls that are logged to the
service desk and check if they are attended to as per the SLA, Configure
workstation to access LAN and Wide Area Network (WAN) resources (internet,
intranet, VPN, Business Applications), Monitor and report on all the work done
by external service provider in respect to IT, Track and manage all LAN faults
escalated to SITA or Head office until they are resolved (faulty switches and
network points), Communicate the status of all escalated LAN faults to the
affected user community and the provincial head. Manage IT contracted
service providers at the provincial level: Manage all third parties providing
network services and ensure that SLA is met, Escalate all calls that are not
resolved correctly to the ICT Service Management, Liaise with stakeholders to
discuss ICT issues and contracted services within OCJ, Manage and facilitate
rollout of all new systems and IT infrastructure in the Court / Service Centres,
Monitor and facilitate adherence to applicable SLAs by all service providers,
Facilitate repair of all faulty IT equipment (printers, desktops, laptops) still
under warranty and also of those out of warranty only if economical to do so.
Provide provincial reports and adhoc reports with regards to the ICT projects
and System Utilisation: Provide monthly ICT report to the DCO on completed
and forth coming projects within OCJ, Schedule monthly meetings with service
provider assigned to the province for project updates and infrastructure
reporting, Provide IT Assets Inventory Report (printers, laptops, desktops) and
Provide report on warranty status of IT equipment (printers, laptops, desktops).

ENQUIRIES : HR Enquiries Technical enquiries: Ms N. de la Rey Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/305/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals

We wish you all the best with your applications