OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE Jobs – 12 June

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.
KwaZulu Natal/Pietermaritzburg/Durban: Quoting the relevant reference
number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief
Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000. Application can also be hand
delivered to Office of the Chief Justice Durban High Court, Human Resource
Office, Ground Floor, Corner Somsteu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street,
Durban, 4000

CLOSING DATE : 29 June 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
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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.

POST 20/52 : SECURITY SUPERVISOR REF NO: 2026/46/OCJ

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

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12. Grade B PSIRA certificate, a
minimum of three (03) years Security related experience and 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 the access control
procedures for the control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed
security procedures (e.g., MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and
the authority of security officers under these documents. knowledge of the
relevant emergency procedures. Security Policy and Procedures. Access to
Public Premises and Vehicle Act. OHS Act, 85 of 1993. computer literacy (MS
Office), Communication (verbal & written), supervisory, problem solving skills,
decision making skills, good interpersonal relations, listening skills and
planning and organising skills.

DUTIES : Authorise the equipments, documents and stores into or out of the building or
premises, inspect and report all none functioning of security measures (e.g. XRay machines, walk-through metal detectors, security lights, CCTV,
Biometrics, etc.). check incidents/occurrence books/registers, monitor and
provide support in case of emergencies, monitor outcomes and institute the
necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and
standards, monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry in buildings
and other premises, identify risks and threats to the security of the department,
provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers, conduct
preliminary incident investigations and submit reports, report faulty
equipment/systems, ensure systems are functioning optimally through
scheduled services, monitor and respond to alarm system, supervise all control
room activities. report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating
to security prescripts, review of footages upon request through proper
procedure, update all registers for the incidents observed, determine rosters,
shift schedules and overtime, control leave and related personnel matters in
line with HR procedures and prescripts, administer key control system, monitor
performance of employees and determine training needs. Contract
management and management of outsourced security services. compile and
submit monthly reports on security and OHS related matters.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/46/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment
Equity goals.

POST 20/51 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2026/45/OCJ

Re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE KwaZulu Natal Division of The High Court: Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a minimum of 20
modules completed towards an LLB, BA / BCom Law degree. A minimum of
one (1) year secretarial experience. 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.
Skills and competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written),
administration and organisational 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.

DUTIES : Render Secretarial support to the Judiciary, diarise the appointments and
meetings of the Judge, type and file the judgments, ensure the judgments that
are handed down (delivered), signed draft orders granted in court or virtually
are sent to the Typist for scanning, upload unto Case-lines/Court-Online and
the Library, ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are
attended to, record all incoming and outgoing documents, order and collect
stationery for the Judge, provide support functions to Civil, Criminal and review
matters/courts and case allocations in chambers, collect the files before the
commencement of a Criminal matter from the Registrar’s office at the Criminal
section keep update the register of reviews and sign on receipt to return the
reviews to the Clerk, ensure that the register/template of the reserved
judgement is updated and notify the Statistics Officer and the office of the
Judge President when judgment has been handed down, ensure that the
transcribed judgements from transcribers reach the Judges for approval and
signature. Prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and
distribute to stakeholders, ensure that the Heads of Arguments from various
stakeholders are available to the Judge as per the filing that was done, provide
support functions to civil / criminal courts. Administer the correct Oath ID or
declaration in court, when required, ensure that the bench book of the Judge
is prepared and files are taken by Ushers to Court before the commencement
of the proceedings, ensure that all stakeholders involved are present in court
before commencement of proceedings, ensure that all cases are called on
record as per the court roll by means of calling the case number and the parties’
names, before a Judge can allow parties to start with their matters, ensure that
in the Criminal Court exhibits are handled, controlled and noted professionally,
provide general administrative support to the Judiciary, ensure that all the
travel, accommodation arrangements are in order and attend to sign the
documents for approval, ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or
before the 5th of every month to the Transport Officer, ensure that the car is
booked for either maintenance and service, receive the pre-authorisation for
the Judge’s vehicle, remind Judge of the invoices so that the submission of the
S&T claims can be processed, ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G
data claims for process purposes, ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in
the Judges library are attended to.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 345 8211
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 4931723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/45/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