OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE Jobs – 29 June 2026

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

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.
Supreme Court of Appeal: 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/Randburg: 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 : 10 July 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/trainingcourse/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 Pool Judge’s Secretary: Gauteng
Division of the High Court: Johannesburg (12 Months contract), Ref No
2026/52/0CJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 dated 19 June
2026 has been withdrawn.

POST 22/77 : FOOD SERVICE AID, REF NO:2026/59/OCJ

SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (level 3). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Land Court: Randburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of NQF Level 01 or 02 (Abet level 02 certificate
or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in hospitality environment will
serve as an added advantage. 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.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of relevant legislations, good interpersonal skills,
good communication skills (verbal and written), planning and organising skills,
listening skills, highly responsible with good work ethics, ability to work under
pressure, patience, confidence, active, creative and innovative, ability to meet
deadlines and ability to pay attention to detail.

DUTIES : Clean kitchen utensils and equipment, provide catering support services, keep
stock of kitchen utensils and equipment, apply hygiene and safety measures,
maintain quality control measures of all food provided, removal of garbage
disposal, prepare food, snack and beverages (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar and
cold drinks), setup and convey crockery, cutlery and equipment to dining areas,
serve food and beverages, wash dishes, responsible for food supplies and report
waste and losses, remove all kitchen waste, pack supplies received in the food
storage areas, ensure serviceability of equipment and report any defects or
shortage, set tables including decoration, ensure only authorised personnel have
access to kitchen and to consume meals, apply safety measures in work
environment, adhere to elementary control measures and standard operating
procedures.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 6316
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/59/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment
Equity goals

POST 22/76 : USHER MESSENGER SUPERVISOR, REF NO:2026/66/OCJ

Re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to apply.
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Division High Court, Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. A minimum of two (2)
years’ experience as an Usher Messenger. A valid driver’s license will serve as
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 relevant legislations, planning and organising skills, supervisory
skills, communication skills, good interpersonal skills, decision making skills,
listening skills, computer skills, attention to detail and ability to work under
pressure.

DUTIES : Allocate Usher messengers to the Judiciary for provision in the Court room and for
the Judge’ Chambers, draft the final Court roll per day for all civil trials & opposed
matters, appeals & criminal matters, including postponed matters, provide
administration support functions to the Judges and staff in the unit, ensure Usher
messengers follow security and confidentiality procedures when handling official
documents, compile monthly statistics to evaluate productivity of Usher
messengers, conduct in-house training of officials, coordinate tasks allocated to
assist the office of the Judge President and Deputy Judge President, facilitate
collection and delivery of post to and from the post office, coordinate and distribute
Court rolls on the notice boards to the relevant judiciary, provide support with the
scheduling of Court matters, negotiate the Court rooms allocation with Judges in
times of shortages, allocate Court rooms based upon the type of case, needs of
the case and the Judicial Office, ensure that the relevant signs are placed relating
to accused person seating arrangements in criminal matters, determine the needs
from Judges relating to Court rooms, ensure IT is informed of MS Teams or Court
online cases set up requirements for specific Courts, provide support with rearrangement of Court rooms for special functions such as memorials, provide
support to legal practitioners with oversees exhibits for use in courtroom, attend to
media outlet set up in Courts once approved by the Judge/Court Manager,
distribute the files between Judges & the administration offices, collect motion files
from the typist to the Judges and deliver to the usher/ Court and Judges chambers,
sort, check and monitor safekeeping of the Court files, circulate Court rolls
according to the distribution list, ensure that files are taken by the usher to typists
when matter is finalized, supervise the collection and distribution of court files,
ensure that ushers return to court after adjournments and remain in court, ensure
general supervision of employees, allocation of duties and quality control on the
work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees,
manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees, ensure that all
employees develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to
ensure efficient functioning, assist in other administration sections during term and
recess as requested by Chief Registrar and Court Manager.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Hanekom Tel No: (021)480 2635
HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/66/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment
Equity goals.

POST 22/75 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (DCRS), REF NO:2026/65/OCJ

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Land Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade twelve (12) Certificate. No
experience is required. A valid driver’s license, appropriate experience in general
administration or Court related functions 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 digital
recording process e.g. system tests, recording equipment is properly functional,
fault reports, knowledge of Court proceedings, knowledge of digital filing system,
knowledge of manual filing system, technical skills, communication (written and
verbal), interpersonal relations, typing, computer literacy (MS Office), planning and
organising skills, administration skills, ability to work under pressure, ensure
correctness of annotations, team participation, understanding of confidentiality in
Government, flexible and ability to pay attention to details.

DUTIES : Check the readiness of the Court prior the Court proceedings, test the CRT
machine (Circuit Court and local Court) and reports all faults detected on the
machine, capture cases set down on the CRT machine and the court book/J406,
pre schedule the cases prior to commencement of the Court proceedings, record
Court proceedings as per the level of Court, add parties’ details per Court
appearance and add related annotations for the case type in session, pause and
resume the recorder during Court session breaks, and stop at the end of the day,
set up and operate the equipment for testifying in the Children’s Court, annotate all
the postponed cases, conduct regular backups of data and transfer Court
recordings at the end of the week, utilise the headphones to monitor accurate
recording of the Court proceedings, attend to request for playback to verify Court
orders and download to CD/USB, retrieve and download cases on request,
playback the Court recoding to detect any discrepancies on the recordings, Inform
the Judge immediately when discrepancies are detected, file and check audio CD’s
in the strong room/Court Recording Technology office, submit work performed at
the circuit Court immediately upon arrival, update backups of audio CD’s.
Download CD’s for transcription for the running record, attend to queries relating
to Court recordings and arrange own travelling to circuit Courts in advance.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 6316
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/65/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment
Equity goals

POST 22/74 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK, REF NO:2026/64/OCJ

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Land Court: Randburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade twelve (12) Certificate. No
experience is required. A valid driver’s license will serve as 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 skills,
interpersonal skills, problem solving and analysis skills, time management skills,
administrative skills, ability to work under pressure, self-motivated, accuracy, ability
to work independently, attention to detail, teamwork and flexible.

DUTIES : Register/ allocate case numbers to all pleadings and Court documents received,
ensure that the files have been served to 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, 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, 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,
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: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 6316
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/64/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment
Equity goals.

POST 22/73 : HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK, REF NO:2026/63/OCJ

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Service Centre Gauteng

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade twelve (12) Certificate. No
experience is required. A three (3) year National Diploma/Degree in Human
Resource Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by
SAQA and PERSAL introduction certificate 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 PERSAL
system, knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks governing the
Public Service, knowledge of Public Service Act, knowledge of Public Service
Regulations 2016 as amended, knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in
terms of working environment, Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles,
communication skills (verbal and written), administration skills, planning and
organising skills, computer skills, time management skills, basic numeracy skills,
interpersonal relations, typing skills, customer services orientation, selfmanagement, creative thinking and teamwork.

DUTIES : Facilitate administration of recruitment, selection and appointment processes with
the province, identify funded vacant posts, facilitate the request to advertise form,
liaise with line managers regarding recruitment activities, coordinate the receiving
and sorting of applications, provide support with conducting of shortlisting and
interviews, capture fingerprints, provide administrative support service, provide
logistical arrangements to meetings, provide secretariat support services to the
meetings, compile minutes and memos, handle incoming and outgoing office
correspondence, ensure a proper filling system for all the records, compile
statistics on all matters relating to Conditions of Service and benefits, provide
support to Conditions of Services, capture leave, update leave register, receive
appointment and service termination documents, process the resettlement
allowance payment on PERSAL, process the injury on duty (IOD) information on
compensation fund website, capture appointments and service terminations on
PERSAL, provide leave credits to OCJ officials on request, provide administrative
support for PMDS, receive and quality assure performance agreements and
probation reports, capture performance agreements and probation report on the
database, provide support with the Performance Management workshops and
awareness of the PMDS system, capture PMDS transactions and training
transactions on PERSAL, update and file PMDS records, provide support to HR
records management, update HR record management database, ensure recording
of all memos received, keep track of safe files and records and quality assures a
proper filling system for all the records.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
HR Related Enquiries: Ms F Lukhele Tel No: (010) 494 8541
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/63/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment
Equity goals.

POST 22/72 : REGISTRAR REF NO: 2026/62/OCJ

(12 Month Contract)
SALARY : R337 563 – R1 155 777.per annum (MR3-MR5) + 37% in lieu of benefits, Salary
will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of
2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a service certificate/s for
determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign
a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Supreme Court Of Appeal, Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of an LLB degree or equivalent qualification
plus a minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in a legal profession
(certificates of service must accompany the application). MR4: LLB degree or
equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in
a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application). MR5:
LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 14 years post
qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must
accompany the application). A valid driver’s license, Superior Court or litigation
experience and supervisory experience 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 Case
Flow Management. knowledge of the legislative frameworks governing the public
service, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), planning and
organising skills, problem solving skills, numerical skills, attention to details,
professionalism, strong work ethics, conflict management skills, time management
and ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Coordination of Case Flow Management and administrative support to the
judiciary, comply with Court rules and all relevant prescripts, handling taxation of
bills of cost, manage the issuing of all processes and initiating of Court
proceedings, coordinate appeals and reviews, attend to and execute requests from
the judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters, issue/sign Court
orders/letters to attorneys/litigants on behalf of the Court, Keep/check and analyse
the Court’s monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and monitor the submission
thereof. Implement effective and efficient administration of court files and records
management, deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and legislation,
prepare and present files for audit purposes, ensure the submission of records for
translation. attend/oversee to general public queries/correspondences, attend to
office management, planning and organizing, manage staff and related HR
processes.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. V.Z.J Zwane Tel No: (051) 492 4623
HR Related Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/62/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity
goals.

POST 22/71 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR, REF NO: 2026/61/OCJ

SALARY : R487 197 – R584 370.per annum (Level 09). 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 Resource
Management/ Human Resource Development/ Training and Development or
equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Skills Development and Training
coordination, of which one (01) year should be at a supervisory level. A valid
driver’s license, Skills Development Facilitator certificate and Train the Trainer
certificate 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 interpretation and knowledge of the
National Skills Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act, Skills
Development Act, Skills Development Levy Act, Public Service Regulations,
knowledge of the compulsory training programmes in the Public Service and
training on various programme, knowledge of PERSAL system, planning,
coordination, organising, analytical and people management skills, sound verbal
and written Communication skills, presentation skills, high sense of responsibility
and accountability, interpersonal, time management skills, attention to details,
experience in managing long term training programmes (Learnership, Internship,
Workplace Integrated Learning), experience in developing and submitting
Workplace Skills Plan and various SETA’s reports, project management skills and
ability to coordinate, manage and closeup training and development projects,
computer literacy in the Microsoft package i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ability to
work under pressure and independently and or as part of a team.

DUTIES : Implement the Human Resource Development strategies, conduct skills audit and
training need analysis, develop Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training
Report (ATR), participate in skills development planning and identify critical and
scarce skills within the department, provide inputs to the Departmental Human
Resource Plan and other skills development plan initiatives, implement Human
Resource Management projects, coordination and facilitation of Orientation and
Induction programmes, promote Career Development and Talent Management.
Stakeholder Liaison and Coordination, coordinate and provide secretariat and
technical advice to the Skills Development Committee (SDC), manage Skills
Development Compliance, conduct pre and post training evaluations and measure
training effectiveness and impact, coordinate Learning and Development
Programmes including facilitation and implementation of mandatory training,
bursaries, internships, learnerships, and leadership development programmes,
manage the training records, compile governance reports and ensure training and
empowerment of subordinates. Manage performance of the subordinates.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms K Tshoke Tel No: (010) 493 2535
HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/61/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