OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE – 21 July 2026

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.
Gauteng/Pretoria: Provincial Service Centre: 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.
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.
Western Cape /Cape Town: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct
your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal
Address: Private Bag X9020, 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 : 31 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. 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, social media, 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.

POST 25/119 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2026/69/OCJ

SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Applicant should be in possession of Grade ten (10) Certificate. No experience
is required. Grade 12 Certificate, a minimum of one (1) year’ experience in
general administration, general computer knowledge and intermediate
experience 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. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills,
interpersonal skills, planning and organising skills and computer skills
(Intermediate).

DUTIES : Escort Judges to Court and attend proceedings, all 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 2026/69/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 25/118 : TYPIST REF NO: 2026/81/OCJ

SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre: Kimberley

REQUIREMENTS : Applicant should be in possession of Grade 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 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 motion and maintain registers, compile and
submit relevant Judgements to Stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms T Methu Tel No: (053) 492 3497
HR Related Enquiries: Ms P Netshivhale Tel No: (053) 492 3535
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/81/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 25/117 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2026/80/OCJ

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

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No previous
experience required. A valid drivers’ license will serve as an added advantage.
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 filing system mail procedure
manual, promotion of access to information act and national archives. Batho
Pele principles, effective communications skills (written and verbal), good
interpersonal skills, computer literacy skills, problem solving skills, analytical
skills, numeric skills, time management skills, administrative skills, flexible, able
to work under pressure, self-motivated, ability to work independently, attention
to detail and ability to work as a team.

DUTIES : Register/allocate case numbers to all pleadings and Court documents
received, ensure that the files have been served on all parties concerned, draw
up files for the litigants/Attorney, update the file of return service/s proof of
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 systematical
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: Mr PA Nkone Tel No: (012) 492 7606
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/80/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 25/116 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2026/79/OCJ (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Constitutional Court: Braamfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA. No experience
required. An LLB/ B Com Law/ BA Law/ Paralegal qualification, experience in
general legal administration, one (1) year administration experience preferably
in a Court environment and valid driver’s license will serve as an added
advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical
exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Knowledge
and Skills: Knowledge of document management and filing, Batho Pele
Principles, good communication (written and verbal), computer literacy (MS
Office), good interpersonal skills, good public relations skills, ability to work
under pressure, customer service, time management skills.

DUTIES : Issuing and filing of all Court processes, assist with the management, archiving
and safeguarding of Court Records, attend to audio recording and transcription
of Court proceedings, compilation of statistics, attend and oversee
enquiries/correspondence from Court users, render Court online related and
case flow management duties, comply with the telephone prescripts, HRM and
organisational policies, perform any other clerical and administrative duties
required for the effective and efficient functioning of the Court as required by
the Judiciary, Director and Chief Registrar.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. SR Tjamela Tel No: (011) 359 7460
HR Related Enquiries: Ms. K Mokgatlhe Tel No: (011) 359 7400
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/79/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

OST 25/115 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: DCRS REF NO: 2026/78/OCJ (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). 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 a Grade twelve (12) Certificate No
experience required. A minimum of one (1) year experience in Court
recordings, exposure to Court related functions and a valid drivers 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: Computer literacy (MS Office), good communication
skills (verbal and written), good interpersonal skills and good problem solving
skills, accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and good
customer service.

DUTIES : Test and operate recording equipment’s before Court proceedings, perform
digital recording of Court proceedings and ensure the integrity of such
recordings, provide administrative support at circuit Courts, collection of
statistics, provide administrative support in general for Court performance and
case flow management, provide any other administrative support in relation to
case flow, HR, Finance and Supply Chain as required by the Judiciary, Court
Manager, Chief Registrar and Supervisor, manage documents and operate
DCRS/CRT machines.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2635
HR Related Enquiries: SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/78/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