OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE Jobs – 22 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.
Northern Cape: Kimberly: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag
X5043, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver applications to the Northern cape
division of the High Court, Corner sol plaatjie Drive, Kimberly
KwaZulu-Natal: Pietermaritzburg: 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: Johannesburg/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.
North West: Mmabatho: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The OCJ Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private
Bag X 2033, Mmabatho, 2735. Applications can also be hand delivered to 22
Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng
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.

CLOSING DATE : 03 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/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 Deputy Director: Security
Management with Ref No: 2025/436/OCJ advertised on Public Service
Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026 has been withdrawn.

POST 21/172 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2026/60/OCJ

SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Land Court: Randburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 10 certificate or equivalent
qualification at NQF level two (02) as recognised by SAQA. A relevant
experience required. Basic Security Officer’s course registered with PSIRA, a
driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security
related legislations, knowledge of the access control procedures, knowledge
of measure for the control and movement of equipment and stores, knowledge
of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information
Act etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents,
knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures, Batho Pele Principles,
confidential, interpersonal skills, client service skills, listening skills, problem
solving skills, good communication skills, computer skills, time management
skills, analytical skills, attention to detail,. ability to work under pressure,
accountability, be flexible, trustworthy, ability to meet deadlines, Creative,
innovative and reliable.

DUTIES : Determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor
requires, contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer
the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, utilise walk-through metal
detector for the effectiveness of access control, report all the identified security
breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor, ensure that unauthorised
persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, ensure that
the admission control register is completed and issue admission control
documents/ cards as required, inspect vehicles entering and leaving the
premises, gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and
stores, handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the
prescripts, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores
and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of
the department leave the building /premises unauthorised, report all incidents
monitored, report to the Supervisor, report all identified non-compliance to
security policy and procedures to improve office security, ensure that security
system is in good working condition. monitor all access points for effective
access control, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the
department’s premises using CCTV equipment’s, undertake building/ and the
primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in situations
like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department
management, monitor and respond to alarm system, update the information on
the occurrence book/register as and when required, liaise with supervisor to
verify information recorded and ensure that recorded information is correct.

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 at 2026/60/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment
Equity goal.

POST 21/171 : TYPIST REF NO: 2026/58/OCJ

SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : North West Division of the High Court: Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate, No experience is
required, a valid driver’s license will be 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 legal
terminology, Court procedures, rules and environment, counter services, filing
system, understanding of legislative governing the Public Service (Batho Pele
Principles & PSR), computer literacy (Microsoft Office), typing skills (speed 35
words per minute) Dictaphone typing skills, good problem-solving skills,
effective communication skills (written and verbal), time management skills,
client orientation and customer focus.

DUTIES : Type Court orders, Court documents and reports, type judgements, compile
term roll, week roll and un/opposed function motion roll and maintain registers,
compile and submit relevant Judgements to Stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr OPS Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7004
HR Related Enquiries: Ms L Makula Tel No: (018) 397 7064
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/58/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 21/170 : DATA CAPTURER REF NO:2026/57/OCJ

SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04), The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Land Court: Randburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. No experience
required. A valid drivers’ license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge
and skills: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to
capture data, Batho Pele principles, knowledge of working procedures in terms
of the working environment, effective communications skills (written and
verbal), good interpersonal skills, computer literacy skills, customer services,
planning and organising skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, numeric
skills, be flexible, be motivated, able to work under pressure, meticulous and
be self-driven.

DUTIES : Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g. databases,
table, spreadsheet, verify missing data and errors observed during data entry,
review and validate all data from the records, submit data and make regular
backups of data, update registers and statistics, keep and maintain records
and files, ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured, provide
information to components, provide support the verification personnel with
availing data sources required and files, collect applications for default
judgment and taxation from general office, collect correspondence from
general office, distribute files and correspondence to Registrars, provide any
other support as required by the judiciary, Court Manager and/or supervisor,
provide information to responsible components, keep and maintain records
and files in an organised method, ensure that all case records / court
documents for data capturing are kept safely while in your possession, attend
to Attorneys queries with respect to quasi-judicial matters, review and validate
all data from the files, open files, sort and distribute incoming data to be
captured equally, update registers and statistics.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 5392
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/57/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 21/169 : SECRETARY REF NO: 2026/56/OCJ

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre: Kimberley

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. No experience
is required. Knowledge and experience of procedures and processes applied
in Office Management; understanding of confidentiality, typing as a subject or
Secretarial Certificate or any other relevant training or qualification, 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 assess method to
determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic
requirements. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (written
and verbal), proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint outlook,
internet, ability to conduct basic research, basic problem-solving skills, good
judgement and decision-making skills, assertiveness and confidence to
interact at all levels, ability to work under pressure, administrative and
organisational skills, sound interpersonal relations, accuracy and attention to
details.

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 task of the Director: Court Operations, manage
telephone calls and convey messages, organise meetings / workshops /
conference and functions, draft coherent submission, executive reports,
memorandum and letters, type and edit correspondence, receive and attend to
visitors, serve refreshment to visitors and/or at identified meetings as indicated
by the Director: Court Operations, handle travel arrangements of
accommodation flights tickets, subsistence and travel claims and any other
tasks as directed by the Director: Court Operations and accompany/ attend
meetings.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms L Wymers Tel No: (053) 492 3533
HR Related Enquiries: Ms P Netshivhale Tel No: (053) 492 3535
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/56/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 21/168 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: (DCRS) REF NO: 2026/55/OCJ

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). 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 a Grade 12 certificate, No experience is
required, 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: Job
knowledge, good communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal
relations skills, flexibility, teamwork, planning and organisational skills,
computer literacy (MS Office), general, administration/Court related functions
regarding court recordings and good customer services.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings, render
proper recording of court proceedings, perform collection of statistics, provide
administrative support as required by the Court Manager and/or Registrar
and/or Supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr S Dlamini Tel No: (033) 3458211
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/55/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 21/167 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (DCRS) REF NO:2026/54/OCJ

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

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. No experience
required. A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Skills and
Competencies: Technical skills, communication (written and verbal),
interpersonal relations, typing skills, decision making skills, problem solving
skills, analytical skills, computer literacy (MS Office), planning and organising
skills.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings, 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, preschedule the cases prior to commencement of the court proceedings, proper
recording of 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, perform playback events during or after the session, 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, attend to general administrative functions for court
administration, 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: Mr T Musana Tel No: (010) 494 8402
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/54/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 21/166 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ASSET REF NO: 2026/53/OCJ

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

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. No experience
required. Experience in Asset Management and a valid driver’s license 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
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant legislations, knowledge of
PFMA, knowledge of Financial policies and procedures, knowledge of Treasury
Regulations; BAS; PMDS; DFI and SCOA; Computer literacy (MS office),
analytical skills, communication skills, interpersonal relations, administration
skills, time management skills, numerical skills, customer services orientation,
self-management, self-motivated, creative thinking, teamwork, ambitious and
time bound.

DUTIES : Provide support with the co-ordination of compliance of Asset Management,
ensure accurate specifications and quantities, ensure that Annexure B3 is
completed and filed, ensure that all new assets are tagged, registered on the
Asset Register, recorded on the signed Inventory List behind the relevant room
/ location door, prepare and process payments on the JYP System, ensure
Asset Movement form is completed when an asset is being moved or being
taken for repairs, quality assure physical assets against the inventory list and
the JYP Asset Register, perform a physical asset verification process to ensure
the existence and completeness of the lease register, ensure that assets are
barcoded and marked with permanent marker, ensure that Leased Assets
Register is up to date, request for the uploading of assets on the register must
be supported by the relevant payment batches and correct documentation to
ensure correct valuation of assets, ensure that unverified assets are
investigated to ensure that they were not disposed or transferred, ensure that
deadlines for submitting reports at the Provincial Service Centre are adhered
to at all times, facilitate disposal of unserviceable, redundant, obsolete and lost
assets, facilitate the disposal of assets through the relevant disposal
committees, identify and report surplus, redundant, obsolete, unserviceable or
under-performing assets to the national office, ensure that assets are disposed
of on the JYP system in the same financial year they were physically disposed,
ensure a list of assets disposed on the JYP system is forwarded to the
Provincial Service Centre for confirmation against approved disposal
memorandums, maintain a file for approval disposal certificates (D12), provide
administrative support service, provide logistical arrangements to meetings,
provide secretariat support services during meetings, compile minutes and
memos, handle incoming and outgoing office correspondence, ensure a proper
filling system for all the records, provide support with stationery supplies within
the sub-directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms S Kajee Tel No: (010) 494 8486
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/53/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment
Equity goals.

POST 21/165 : POOL JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2026/52/OCJ

(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The
successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate. A minimum of 20
modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCOM Law degree. A minimum of one
(01) year secretarial experience, a valid drivers’ license will serve as an added
advantage. To pass typing test. 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 departmental policies, prescripts and
procedures or guideline, research capabilities including signing of payroll, 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).

DUTIES : Render secretarial support to the Judiciary, diarise the appointments and
meetings of the Judge. Type and file the judgments, ensure the Judgments 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, 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, provide general administrative support
to the Judiciary, ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in
order to, 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 and ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in the Judges
library are attended to.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms S Kajee Tel No: (010) 494 8486
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/52/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 21/164 : JUDGE’S SECRETARIES REF NO: 2026/51/OCJ (X4 POSTS)

SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Land Court: Randburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate. A minimum of 20
modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCOM Law degree. A minimum of one
(01) year secretarial experience, a valid drivers’ license will serve as an added
advantage. To pass typing test. 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 on the Constitution of South Africa,
knowledge of relevant legislatives, regulations. Knowledge of case lines,
knowledge of court online, knowledge of secretariat prescripts, responsibilities,
systems and procedures, knowledge of Electronic Information Resource and
online retrieval, Batho Pele Principles, communication skills (verbal and
written), planning and organisational skills, exceptional Interpersonal skills,
customer service skills, excellent typing skills including Dictaphone typing,
time, management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, research
capabilities, problem solving, good Judgment and decision-Making skills,
assertive. Meticulous, ability to work under pressure, time-bound, flexible,
creativity, analytically, professionalism and attention to detail.

DUTIES : Render secretarial support to the Judiciary, diarise the appointments and
meetings of the Judge. Type and file the judgments, ensure the Judgments 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, 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, provide general administrative support
to the Judiciary, ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in
order and, 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 and ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in the Judges
library are attended to.

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 2026/51/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 21/163 : STATISTICAL OFFICER REF NO: 2026/50/OCJ

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

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Statistics,
Mathematics, Economics, Econometrics or a related qualification at NQF level
6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (02) years working experience in
a statistical environment. A valid driver’s license and experience in a Court
environment 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
legislative framework governing the public service, knowledge of working
procedures in terms of the working environment, knowledge of relevant policies
and strategies, analytical skills, communication skills (written and verbal),
problem-solving, motivational skills, presentation/facilitation skills, sound
interpersonal skill, decision making skills. computer literacy skills, planning and
organising skills, numerical skills, statistical analysis, report writing skills, ability
to maintain professionalism at all times, attention to detail and ability to work
under pressure, self-motivated, patience and self-control, flexible, creative and
innovative, proactive and ability to work independently.

DUTIES : Consolidate data provided by the Judges’ Secretaries and Registrars, verify
and quality check the data provided, ensure to follow-up on any outstanding
data, establish channels for the collection of data within the Region, apply
standing instructions, policies, and procedures/guidelines for the interpretation
of data, analyse data by identifying trends and patterns specific to the Region,
process information and data received, package the analysed data as per
requirements, update and assure quality information input on database,
maintain database which contains various datasets, develop and review
collection guidelines and training manuals, develop training plans and
standardized training manuals for data collection, perform detailed analysis
and interpretation of statistical data, coordinate training in data processing
procedures, coordinate the development of training manuals, verify QuasiJudicial files against the tool, verify the court rolls against the information
provided on the Judges’ Secretaries tool and verify the reserve Judgements
files against the tool.

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 2026/50/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 21/162 : OFFICE MANAGER REF NO: 2026/49/OCJ

SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a three (3) years National Diploma /
Bachelor’s Degree in Office Administration / Management / LLB or equivalent
qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (03)
years’ relevant experience in an office administration environment of which one
(01) year should be at supervisory level. A valid driver’s license and Legal
research (post qualification) 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. Skills And Competencies: Good
communication skills (verbal and written), good people skills/interpersonal
relations, ability to work long hours and under pressure, self motivated,
attention to detail, computer literacy (MS Office with focus on Excel), research
databases, execution and planning, communication, reliability, acceptance of
responsibility, management of human resources, initiative and technical skills.

DUTIES : Manage the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, attend to
and record enquiries directed to the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal,
tracking of enquiries/duties to ensure timeous compliance with various
deadlines and directives, manage and diarise all appointments and events,
ensure the correct application of regulations, policies or any other relevant legal
source or directive related to specific fields, liaise with all stakeholders with
regard to matters emanating from the Office of the President of the Supreme
Court of Appeal, check and manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence
from the President’s secretary to other stakeholders, attend to research and
retrieve material from the library at the court physically and electronically, check
research submitted to the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal by the
Law Researchers, proof read and cite check all judgments done by the
President of the Supreme Court of Appeal or any other judgment drafted by
judges of appeal, manage and supervise the judge’s secretaries and support
staff, manage secretaries and support staff, ensure that training needs are
identified and attended to by means of informal and formal training, manage
and supervise the court sittings and tea room duties of the judge’s secretaries,
receive petitions filed at the court, draft detailed and competent summaries of
the petitions, ensure that the details of the parties, case number and area of
law are identified, compile a spreadsheet with a list of petitions received and
submit to the Chief Registrar.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr VZJ Zwane Tel No: (051) 492 4696
HR Related Enquiries: Ms N. De La Rey/Ms D. Peters Tel No: (053) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/49/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