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 : Mpumalanga/ Middelburg: 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
Limpopo Provincial Service Centre: 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.
Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Service Centre: Durban/ Pietermaritzburg:
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.
      Eastern Cape/Mthatha/Makhanda/Gqeberha: 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.
      Supreme Court of Appeal/Free State High Court: 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
      Gauteng: Provincial Service Centre: 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.

CLOSING DATE : 22 May 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 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 possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an
evaluation 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.
Erratum: Kindly note that post of Law Researcher (X2 Posts) with Ref No:
2026/05/OCJ advertised Public Service Vacancy Circular 14 dated 24 April
2026 is amended as follows: The correct centre is Labour and Labour Appeals
Court: Johannesburg and for technical related enquiries please contact: Ms F
Lukhele Tel No: (011) 494 8538. Law Researcher with Ref No: 2026/07/OCJ
advertised Public Service Vacancy Circular 14 dated 24 April 2026 is amended
as follows: The correct centre is Free State High Court: Bloemfontein, and for
technical related enquiries please contact: Mr. A. Knoetze Tel No: (051) 492
4623.

POST 15/58 : TYPIST REF NO: 2026/25/OCJ

SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal Division of The High Court: Pietermaritbzurg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No
experience required. 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: Knowledge of legal terminology, Court procedures, rules
and environment, counter services, filing system, understanding of legislatives
governing the Public Service (Batho Pele & PSR), knowledge of Batho Pele
Principles, computer literacy (Microsoft Office), typing skills (speed 35 words
per minute) good communication skills (written and verbal), good interpersonal
relations, planning and organization skills, good problem-solving skills,
accuracy and attention to details, ability to work under pressure, good time
keeping and telephone etiquette.

DUTIES : Type Court orders, Court documents and reports: Type appeals, reviews,
memorandums, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness
statements and taxing master reports, type Rule 6(12) orders and make them
available in terms of the rule. type judgments, sort and distribute incoming and
outgoing files, make amendments on judgments as per judges’
request/instruction, compile term roll, week roll and un/opposed motion roll and
maintain registers, draft term rolls for each Court term in line with the Gazetted
terms, type supplementary rolls, compile and submit relevant orders and
judgments to relevant stakeholders, send all judgments provided to the typing
unit in the required format to the elected person (for reporting purposes on
Saflii).

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 345 8211
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2026/25/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment
Equity goal.

POST 15/57 : DATA CAPTURER REF NO: 2026/24/OCJ

SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Gqeberha

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
qualification. No experience required. 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: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as
well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect 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 clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture
data, knowledge and understanding of the legal framework governing the
Public Service, knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working
environment, knowledge on HAST program and records management,
knowledge of Batho Pele principles, communication skills (verbal & written),
problem solving skills, good public relations skills, monitoring and analytical
skills, planning and organizing skills, report writing skills, Typing skills.

DUTIES : Render data capturing service. Capture data from available records into the
required formats e.g. databases, table, spreadsheet, verify, query missing data
and errors observed during data entry, review and validate all data from the
records, conduct pre-recording and record of Court proceedings, report faults
experienced during diagnosing process and log queries to helpdesk capture
Court roll from the Court list/ books and pre-schedule the cases prior to
commencement of the Court proceedings, record Court proceedings as per the
level of court appearance, render efficient and effective general administrative
services, save and scan court documents as requested, report all IT problems
immediately to supervisor, provide information to responsible components,
verify and quality control data, review and validate all data from the records,
sort and distribute incoming data to be captured equally, update registers and
statistics.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms P Boya-Nyhiba Tel No: (041) 502 6626
HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2026/24/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment
Equity goal

POST 15/56 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO:2026/23/OCJ

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal Division of The High Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. A valid driver’s
license will serve as an added 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: Knowledge of working procedures in
terms of the working environment, knowledge of registry processes and
practice, knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working
environment, knowledge and understanding of legislative frameworks
governing the Public Service, knowledge of Filling system, Mail procedure
manual, Promotion of access to information Act and National archives, Batho
Pele Principles, Computer Literacy skills (Microsoft Office), Communication
skills, numeracy, Interpersonal skills, problem solving and analysis skills, time
management skills. and administrative skills.

DUTIES : Perform clerical and administrative work within the Court, register/ allocate
case numbers to all pleadings and Court documents received. Ensure that the
files have been served on all parties concerned, draw up files for the
litigants/Attorney. Update the file of return service/s proof services. Safe-keep
and dispose of case records. Handle court request files. Retrieve the requested
file and make the file available to the requester. Attend to queries from parties
and members of the public, Record documents received, ensure systematically
recording of court files, keep record of requests received from litigants, render
case management duties. Attend to case management and set down notice,
implement case management practices (placing request forms in the space of
a file that has been requested, complete and file the movement sheet), render
case management duties. Monitor files and records as per the case
Management, provide support with administrative registrar, submit leave forms
to HR for compliance, maintain and keep all registers for filing and archiving,
comply with the telephone prescripts and leave policies, prepare and sign
performance agreement timeously.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mrs K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 5562
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 4931723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/23/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