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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.
Free State Division of the High Court/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.
KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court: Durban/Pietermaritzburg:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban,
- Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor Office No 118, CNR
Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000.
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre/Division of the High Court:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag x
9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief
Justice, Provincial Service centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, cape Town
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 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
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. 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 disqualification 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 7considered. 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
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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 01/102 : FOOD SERVICE AID REF NO: 2025/379/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). 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 ABET (NQF level 2) or equivalent
qualification. Experience in a hospitality environment will serve as an added
advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of relevant legislation. Good
Interpersonal skills, Good Communication skills (verbal and written), Planning
and organizing skills, Problem solving and analysis, Time management, Client
Orientation and Customer focus, Decision making skills, Listening 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 : Effective cleaning services. Render household duties. perform client
satisfaction surveys and plate waste studies in line with the SOP for food
services. Unpack of provisions into fridges, freezers and storage arears. 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. Remove garbage
disposal. Render household duties. Prepare food, snacks and beverages
(water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar and cold drinks). Set up 79 and convey crockery,
cutlery and equipment to dining areas. Serve food, beverages and wash
dishes. Control food supplies and report waste and losses. Perform client
satisfaction surveys and plate waste duties in line with the SOP for food
services. Ensure serviceability of equipment and report any defects or
shortage. Set tables including decoration. Ensure only authorized personnel
have access to the kitchen and consume meals. Apply safety measures in the
work environment. Adhere to elementary control measures and standard
operating procedures. Remove all kitchen waste. Wash the freezer to ensure
clean packing of food. Pack supplies received in the food storage areas.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 343 8211
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/379/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
POST 01/101 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/378/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03) per annum. The successful
candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, a
minimum of one (1) year’ experience. in general administration 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, interpersonal skills,
planning and organizing skills, computer skills (Intermediate).
DUTIES : Escort Judges to court and attend proceedings, call the court to session, hand
exhibits and documents between the counsel and Judge, assist in person
litigants with court-on-line in the courtroom and in the general office, general
messenger duties inside and outside of the court, collect and distribute post,
parcels, files and documents, Photocopying of documents and Judgments,
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 2636
HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Hlongwane Tel No (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/378/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
POST 01/100 : SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/377/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Western Cape Provincial Service Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a minimum of a Grade 12 certificate or
equivalent qualification. The following will be considered as added advantage:
Secretarial qualification or equivalent, experience in secretarial and office
management, valid driver’s license. Knowledge and experience in the Human
Resource environment. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a test in
order to demonstrate their typing and computer 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 : Administer an online and physical diary of the Director: Court Operations,
manage information and data on behalf of the Director: Court Operations, Plan
and schedule day-to-day tasks of the Director, Court Operations, Manage
telephone calls and convey messages. Organize
meetings/workshops/conference and functions, draft coherent submissions,
executive reports, memorandum and letters, Type and edit correspondence,
receive and attend to visitors, Serve refreshments to visitors and/or at identified
meetings as indicated by the Director: Court Operations, handle travel
arrangements / accommodation, flights tickets, subsistence and travel claims,
money exchange and other tasks as directed by the Director: Court Operations,
accompany/attend meetings with the Director: Court Operations and compile
minutes and reports.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related: Ms RM David Tel No: (021) 469 4003
HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No (021)- 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/377/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals
POST 01/99 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (CRT) REF NO: 2025/376/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Free State Division of The High Court
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
qualification (NQF 4). Operational knowledge in operating a CRT Machine will
be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. 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.
DUTIES : Perform digital recording of court proceedings and ensure integrity of such
documents, including at circuit court. Maintenance of criminal record books and
charge sheets, writing and tracing of summonses and writing of witness fees
books. Completion and issuing of committal warrant of arrests. Provide
administrative support in general court and case flow management.
Completion of case documents (charge sheet) and other court documents.
Document scanning and data capturing. Provide any administrative support as
required by the judiciary, court manager and or supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related: Mr S.P Mathibeli Tel No: (051) 492 4623
HR Related Enquiries: Ms D. Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/376/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
POST 01/98 : HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK REF NO: 2025/375/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 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 a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
qualification, no experience required. a three-year National Diploma in Human
Resource Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360
credits as recognised by SAQA will serve as an added advantage. Introduction
to PERSAL Certificate will serve as an added advantage. Skills and
Competencies: Knowledge of PERSAL system, knowledge and understanding
of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, Communication skills
(verbal and written), Administration skills, Planning and organizing skills,
Computer skills, Time management skills, Basic numeracy skills, Interpersonal
relations and Typing skills. 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
DUTIES : Facilitate administration of recruitment, selection and appointment processes
with the province, provide administrative support service, Provide support to
conditions of service, Provide administrative support for PMDS, Provide
support to Human Resource records management. Implementation of
Transactions on PERSAL system in respect of appointments, Injury on duty,
Long service recognitions, pensions, transfers, Housing allowance,
performance management, Training and Service termination.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related: Mrs K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 4699
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/375/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
We wish you all the best with your applications
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