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/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.
Free State Provincial Service Centre: 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.

CLOSING DATE : 29 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 take note that the post of Chief Registrar: Gauteng Division
of the High Court: Pretoria with Ref No: 2026/15/OCJ advertised on Public
Service Vacancy Circular 15 dated 08 May 2026 with closing date of 22 May
2026 is withdrawn.

POST 16/90 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LEGAL SERVICES REF NO: 2026/29/OCJ

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 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 certificate or equivalent
qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience is required. An LLB
degree or recognised Legal degree as well as a valid driver’s license will serve
as an added advantage. The candidate must be willing to travel. 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. The candidate must be willing to travel
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the
working environment, knowledge of Public Service Regulations 2016,
knowledge of Public Service Act 1994, knowledge of Promotion of Access to
Information Act (PAIA), No. 2 of 2000, understanding of confidentiality in
Government, 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, ability to work under
pressure, ability to work independently and within a team, computer Literacy
skills (MS Teams), planning and organizing skills, report writing skills and typing
skills.

DUTIES : Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and
retrieve legal correspondence, case files and data. Update litigation register
and track case progress. Provide supply chain clerical support services within
the component: Handle sub-inventory controller for the manager’s office, Liaise
with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and
services. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the
component: maintain a leave register within the Legal Services Unit. Keep and
maintain personnel records and attendance register within the component.
Provide administrative support service: Provide logistical arrangements to
meetings, provide secretariat support services to the meetings and compile
minutes and memos.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Tshubwana Tel No: (010) 493 2581
HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/29/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 16/89 : PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/28/OCJ

SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting
or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by
SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting.
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: Good
communication skills, computer literacy, listening skills, good interpersonal
skills, customer service orientation, planning and organising skills, problem
solving, confidentiality, Ability to work under pressure and art of interpreting.

DUTIES : Render interpreting services in high profile matters: Interpret in complex cases.
Interpret in criminal, civil, and Labour Court. Interpret in Small claims Court.
Control and attend to personnel administrative aspects of Interpreters: Provide
and coaching to junior/ senior Interpreters. Manage performance agreement
contracts. Draw a schedule for replacement of Court Interpreters. Translate
Legal documents and exhibits: Study and analyse the source documents.
Conduct necessary research and consult. Check, edit and revise the translated
documents, procure foreign language interpreters and casuals in line with
PFMA and the relevant policy: Report statistics to be generated and escalated
to the cluster manager for consolidation. Authorise payments of foreign and
casual language interpreters. Develop terminology: Harvest of terminology and
database development. Provide terms and their respective meanings in the
glossary register. Supervise and develop staff: Allocate duties and perform
quality control on the work delivered by officials.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (010) 494 9238
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/28/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 16/88 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION REF NO: 2026/27/OCJ

SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 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 three (3) years National Diploma in
Management Sciences/ Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/
Public Management or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 6 as
recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in Human
Resource environment. A 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
and understanding of the Legislation/ Prescript and framework governing the
Public Service i.e., Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation, Labour
Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act,
Skills Development Act, Collective Agreements, Codes of Remuneration and
the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of HRM policies. Knowledge
of HR related standards, practices, processes and procedure. Knowledge of
Batho Pele Principles. Computer literacy, Analytical thinking, Problem solving
skills, Decision making skills, Motivational skills, Time management,
Presentation skills.

DUTIES : Implement recruitment and selection processes in the department. Align the
adverts according to job specifications and placement of the advert in a correct
format. Place adverts in various advertising platform (DPSA circular,
Government page, and Newspapers). Coordinate the shortlisting and
interview. Disseminate selection information to panel members. Communicate
with line managers regarding selection activities in line with the legislative
requirements. Implement and monitor compliance of selection processes
within the department. Serve as a scriber during shortlisting and interviews
process. Conduct personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications
for recommended candidates. Ensure proper recording of all received
application forms. Arrange competency assessment for recommended
candidates for SMS posts. Ensure compliance with OCJ Recruitment and
Selection Policy and Public Service prescripts. Provide administrative support
within the sub-directorate. Schedule and organise meetings. Provide
secretariat support services to the meetings. Compile minutes and memos.
Handle incoming and outgoing office correspondence. Supervise and develop
staff. Ensure general supervision of employees. Allocate duties and perform
quality control on the work delivered by officials. Manage leave of staff. Advise
and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. Manage
performance, conduct and discipline of employees. Ensure that all employees
are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard
efficiently and effectively.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527/2619
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/27/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 16/87 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY MANAGEMENT REF NO:
2026/26/OCJ

SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Free State Provincial Service Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma
in Security Management and or Risk Management. Grade A State Security
Agency Course. A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in a security
environment of which at one (01) year must be on a supervisory level. A valid
driver’s license. 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: Computer literacy (MS Office). Good communication skills (written
and verbal). Good people skills/interpersonal relations. General office and
project management skills. Planning and organisation skills. Exceptional report
writing skills. Problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and meet
deadlines.

DUTIES : Assist in the management of the total security function (personnel, document,
physical assets, contingency planning and security planning) of the Office of
the Chief Justice and linked institutions. Implement the OCJ’s Security and
Risk Management policies. Development and implementation of appropriate
security measures and procedures. The development and implementation of
training and awareness programmes. Interaction with security-related and
relevant authorities including government departments (State Security Agency,
Comsec, DOJCD, etc.). Manage the private security service provider and
ensure compliance with the applicable service level agreement(s). Facilitate
internal and external audits and ensure that the office is ready with regard to
security and risk management matters.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. L.J Kolosa Tel No: (051) 492 4523
HR Related Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4573
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/26/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