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.
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre: 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: Pretoria 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.
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 : 13 February 2026
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. All shortlisted candidates,
including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a
practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct)
Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an
additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS
posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test
relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be
communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical
exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access
to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate
would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate
to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online
course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is
available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the
full details can be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 7considered. 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.
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a grade 12 (NQF 4) certificate or
equivalent. A National Diploma in Human Resources Management or an
equivalent and relevant qualification in the field at NQF Level 6, as recognised
by SAQA will be an added advantage. No experience required. Exposure in the
field will be an added advantage. Knowledge: 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, Knowledge of PERSAL system will be an added qualification. Skills:
Communication skills (verbal and written), Administration skills, Planning and
organizing skills, Computer skills, Time management skills, Basic numeracy
skill, Interpersonal relations, Typing skill.
DUTIES : Render administration services for recruitment, selection and appointment
processes within the unit, Provide support to the Conditions of Services,
Provide administrative support services. Provide support to HR records
management.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries/HR related: Mr A Khadambi Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/392/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity
(12 months non-renewable contract)
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 Grade 12. A minimum of one (01) to
two (02) years secretarial experience. A valid driver’s license. 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. 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. Skills and competencies: Excellent
communication skills (verbal & written); Computer literacy; Numerical skills;
Attention to detail; Planning, organizing and control; Problem solving and
decision-making skills; Customer service oriented; Interpersonal skills; Conflict
management and strong work ethics; Professionalism; Ability to work under
pressure and meeting deadlines; Results driven; Honesty and trustworthy.
Observance of confidentiality.
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 2025/391/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
SALARY : R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Human Resources
Management or an equivalent and relevant qualification in the field at NQF
Level 6, as recognised by SAQA, A minimum of three (3) years related working
experience and PERSAL Certificates, a valid Driver’s license will serve as an
advantage. 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. Knowledge
and Skills: Good knowledge of organisational design, frameworks, practices,
and processes in the Public service, knowledge of HR policies/ implementation
strategies, knowledge of relevant HR Management, knowledge of Labour
Relations Act, knowledge of Public Service Act 1994, knowledge of Public
Service Regulations 2016, knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public
Financial Management Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act 1997, good
understanding of departmental prescripts and frameworks (e.g. departmental
codes), Batho Pele principles. computer literacy, analytical thinking, problem
solving skills, motivational skills, time management, presentation skills,
communication and report writing skills, practical Knowledge of Computer
Skills, presentation skills, report Writing Skills and project Management Skills.
DUTIES : Maintain PERSAL information for OCJ: Maintain information on PERSAL in line
with the OCJ structure, update PERSAL transactions e.g. movements,
relocations, job titles, component changes, salary and rank codes, align
PERSAL establishment with the Organogram, update PERSAL on a regular
basis. Maintain staff establishment on PERSAL: Create and abolish positions
in line with Public Service Act 1994 and Public Service Regulations 2016,
maintain staff establishment information, update details of positions on
PERSAL system according to the structure and the staff establishment, monitor
information on PERSAL, attend to enquiries relating to staff establishment.
Serve as PERSAL Controller during the absence of the Departmental PERSAL
Controller. Conduct the Employment Equity in the workplace: Provide support
with the Departmental Employment Equity (EE) Plan, provide support with the
process of effective implementation of the Employment equity plan and
conduct EE audits to identify the barriers, develop numerical targets that will
guide recruitment targets, compile the Employment Equity report to be
submitted to Department of Labour, coordinate the quarterly sitting of the
Employment Equity Committee and the reaching of the numeric goals and
targets, communicate approved EE plan to the EE Committee, branches and
regions, coordinate and monitor compliance of Employment Equity. Provide
support with the review and implementation of the Departmental Human
Resource Planning (HRP) strategies, facilitate and co-ordinate the
development, implementation and maintenance of the Departmental Human
Resource Planning (HRP) strategies: Provide support with the functioning of
HRP Committee, coordinate and facilitate Employment Equity Plans and
issues, monitor and evaluate HRP and EE implementation plans.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms D Kupa Tel No: (010) 493 8771
HR Related Enquiries: Mr A Khadambi Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/389/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals
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