OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE Jobs

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 : 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.
      Gauteng/Land Court 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.
      Mpumalanga/Mbombela: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
      application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X
      20051, 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.

CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025

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. 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 40
disqualifications 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
certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual
citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from the
country of origin (when shortlisted all non – SA Citizens will be required to
submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence). Applications that
do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be 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 shortlisted 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

POST 31/62 : MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/218/OCJ

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810.per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela

REQUIREMENTS : Grade (10) or (ABET Level 2 certificate). Grade 12 will serve as an added
advantage. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies, Computer literacy
and basic software (outlook, Excel and word) Good Communication skills
(written and verbal) Good interpersonal relations, customer service,
interpersonal skills, conflict Management, work ethic, and motivation, All
shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise and driving
test excise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.

DUTIES : Distribute mail to various offices. Collect post bag from the Post Office.
Transport Officials to various destinations. Daily delivery and collection of posts
from Post Office. Distribution of urgent/hand delivered mail to various offices.
Delivering of outgoing mail to post Office. Maintenance of the register of mail
distribution and ensure safeguarding of all correspondence. Collect and deliver
mail. Driving court vehicles.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms JM Shongwe Tel No: (013) 758 0000
HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane/Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/218/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 31/61 : TELECOM OPERATOR REF NO: 2025/217/OCJ

SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; Basic Computer Certificate will
be an added advantage. no experience is required. A valid driver’s license will
be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: 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 handling alarm systems related to the
switchboard, Knowledge of legislations, Batho Pele Principles. All shortlisted
candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise and driving test
excise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.

DUTIES : Ensure that all switchboard is maintained at all times. Maintain the telephone
database, provide messaging services, maintain effective performance of
answering direct calls, maintain internal telephone directory. Provide
switchboard services to all clients, assist with any telephone related duties
required by the management, attend to high priority calls and forward calls to
relevant business units and identify and report telephone faults through emails,
maintain the functional telephone system, ensure that switchboard and
telephone equipment is working in order. Reports all faults to technical service
providers, report all faults on telephone lines to the information services unit
within the department. Update and maintain accurate contacts and information
list of services, departments, staff members and application requirements.
Administer telephone accounts. Ensure effective and efficient communication
both internally and externally. Provide accurate information to the clients.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms JM Shongwe Tel No: (013) 758 0000
HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane/Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/217/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 31/60 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2025/216/OCJ

Re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply.
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 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 : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. A three-year relevant
qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognised
by SAQA will be an added advantage. no experience is required. Skills and
Competencies: 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. Computer Literacy skills
(Microsoft Office), Communication skills, Numeracy, Interpersonal skills,
Problem solving and analysis skills, Time management skills, administrative
skills. 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.

DUTIES : Perform clerical and administrative work within the Hight Court, Handle court’s
request files, render case management duties, render administrative support
and perform administrative duties as assigned by Management. Attend to all
stakeholders’ enquiries and correspondences, provide effective and efficient
case flow management support service to the Court. Ensure proper filling and
safekeeping of all records. Proper administration of all appeal and petition
processes., ensure proper receipt, processing, administration and filling of all
appeals and applications for leave to appeal. Perform general administrative
duties.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Enquiries: Ms M Ries, Tel No: (031) 493 1723
HR Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS Applications can be sent via email at 2025/216/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 31/59 : CHIEF REGISTRAR REF NO: 2025/215/OCJ

SALARY : R586 956 – R1 386 972 per annum (MR6). The successful candidates will be
required to sign a performance agreement. Salary will be in accordance with
the Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit a Service Certificate/s for determination
of their experience.
CENTRE : Land Court Randburg

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate and LLB Degree or a Four (4) year legal qualification as
recognized by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years’ post graduate legal
experience gained as a Registrar. A valid driver’s license. An LLM Degree will
serve as an added advantage. Skills and competencies: Computer literacy,
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Report writing skills.
Numerical skills Attention to detail. Planning, organizing and control. Problem
solving and decision-making skills. Customer service orientated. Interpersonal
skills. Conflict management skills. Strong work ethic and motivation. Selfmanagement. Professional appearance and conduct. 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.

DUTIES : Mentor and advice on the tracking and management of the progression of all
cases filed in court. Management of time and events necessary to move cases
from initiation through to disposition. Make inputs on amendments of court
rules and practice directives to improve efficiency at the Land Court of Appeal.
Implement directives issued by the President of the Land Court of Appeal.
Manage implementation of the Departmental Strategic Objectives relating to
the processing of cases within the Case Flow Management Framework at the
Supreme Court of Appeal. Compile training manuals and provide training to
registrars and registrars’ clerks. Support staff. Stakeholder Management,
Human Resources Management, Court and Case Flow Management/QuasiJudicial functions. Manage Sen./ice Level Agreement, Framework. Managing
Strategic Court Efficiency Projects and Best Practices, Information and
Case/Court Documentation Management System. Safeguard case records in
accordance and prescripts. Achieve excellence in delivering planned customer
service outcomes (i.e. service levels and standards) for the 38 Departments
and monitoring the unit’s service delivery in order to achieve the service
delivery targets. Ensure the highest level of customer care and customer
satisfaction. Manage all administration related functions. Supervise and
develop staff

ENQUIRIES : Technical Enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 5664
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : can be sent via email at 2025/215/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

We wish you all the best with your applications