OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE – 13 September 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)/Constitutional Court: Braamfontein: 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
Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre/Mbombela Middelburg /: Quoting
the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head:
Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051, 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.
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.
Free State: Bloemfontein: 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
Division of the High Court, Cnr President Brand and Fontein Street,
Bloemfontein, 9301
Northern Cape: Provincial Service Centre/High Court: Kimberley: Quoting the
relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head,
Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300. Applications
can also be hand delivered to the High Court, Sol Plaatjie Drive, Room B107,
Kimberley, 8301
Gauteng / Pretoria / Johannesburg / Land Court / Randburg / Labour and
Labour Appeals Court: 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, 2001
KwaZulu-Natal/Durban High Court: Quoting the relevant reference number,
direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver applications to Office of the
Chief Justice Durban High Court, Human Resource Office, Ground Floor,
Corner Somsteu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4000

CLOSING DATE : 28 September 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 the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s
technical and generic requirements 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
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(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 33/76 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2026/137/OCJ 2026/135/OCJ

SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03) The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification
as recognised by SAQA. Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with
a valid PSIRA certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in security
industry and a valid 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, access control procedures, control
and movement of equipment and stores, 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 and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in interpersonal, client service,
listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer
and facilitating.

DUTIES : Perform access control functions, 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, ensure that the admission control register is completed and
issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through
metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised
persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the
identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that
equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises
unauthorised, 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. 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, operate control room security
equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the
department’s premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system
is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the
supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all
identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office
security, ensure safety in the building and premises, 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. Ensure all
incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded
information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register
as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and
perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.

ENQUIRIES : Technical: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502
HR related enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/135/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 33/75 : SECURITY SUPERVISOR REF NO: 2026/134/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: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 certificate. A minimum of one
(1) year experience in the relevant field. Grade B PSIRA certificate, a valid
driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of the access control procedures, measures for the control and
movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g., MIS,
NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers
under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures
Security Policy and Procedures, Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act,
OHS Act, 85 of 1993. Skilled in computer literacy (MS Office), communication
(verbal & written), supervisory, problem-solving, decision making, interpersonal
relations, listening, planning and organising skills. Along with the following
attributes: team worker, reliability and accountability, trustworthy, flexible,
attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and confidence.

DUTIES : Supervise the security functions performed by the security officer’s/service
providers, authorise the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the
building or premises, inspect and report all none functioning of security
measures (e.g. X-Ray machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights
and etc.), check incidents / occurrence books/registers, monitor and provide
support in case of emergencies, monitor outcomes and institute the necessary
corrective measures to address deviations from norms and standards, monitor
access control to prevent unauthorised entry in buildings and other premises,
provide security related services, identify risks and threats to the security of the
department, provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers,
conduct preliminary incident investigations and submit reports, report faulty
equipment/systems, ensure systems are functioning optimally through
scheduled services, monitor and respond to alarm system, administer all
control room operations to safeguard the department’s assets, supervise all
control room activities, report all incidents and any identified non-compliance
relating to security prescripts, review of footages upon request through proper
procedure, update all registers for the incidents observed, provide support to
administration and related functions, determine rosters, shift schedules and
overtime, control leave and related personnel matters in line with HR
procedures and prescripts, administer key control system, monitor
performance of employees and determine training needs.

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 2026/134/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 33/74 : REGISTRAR (MR3-MR5) REF NO: 2026/130/OCJ

SALARY : R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance
with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit service certificate/s for determination of
their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.

CENTRE : Gauteng Division of High Court, Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree qualification at NQF level
eight (8). A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Legal environment
obtained after qualification. MR3: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a
minimum of 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 postqualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must
accompany the application). A valid driver’s License will be an added
advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of registry duties, Case Flow
Management, legislative framework governing the public service, storage and
retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment and Batho Pele
Principles. Skilled in communication (verbal and written), computer literacy,
numerical, planning, organising, problem solving, decision-making,
interpersonal, conflict management, time management and analytical skills.
Along with the following personal attributes: honesty and integrity, resilience,
attention to detail, flexibility, strong work ethics professionalism, time bound,
meticulous, trustworthy and observance of confidentiality.

DUTIES : Process default judgments to enhance efficiency of the court in handling of
quasi- judicial functions, consider applications for default judgment (Rule 31[5])
by applying Court rules and regulations, case law, discretion and knowledge,
ensure circulation of the outcome to the relevant litigating party, capture and
update accurate Default applications register and data tool registered in the
office daily, verify data and submit reporting tool on percentage of default
judgments granted by Registrars to the Statistician, execute taxations to
enhance efficiency of the court in handling of quasi-judicial functions,
determine whether pleadings/ processes comply with the court rules. Tax bills
of cost-by hearing arguments from the parties and apply discretion and
knowledge to the reasonable litigation costs, process and finalise Opposed and
Unopposed Taxations in accordance with SOP, deal with and finalise taxation
reviews (Rule 48) through the drafting of stated cases, replies, and submission
to the Judiciary. Finalise taxation reviews (Rule 48) through the drafting of
stated cases, replies, and submission to the Judiciary, capture and update
accurate Bills of costs registered and data tools in the Office, submit reporting
Tool on Taxations to the Statistician, verify data and submit reporting taxations
dealt with by Registrars to the Statistician. Manage criminal/civil process to
enhance efficiency of the court, analyse statistical data to assess trends and
devise strategies to address identified risk factors, resolve Presidential Hotline
queries and chapter 9 institution enquiries’-ordinate and report on the provision
of support Registrars supporting offices, manage the allocation of performance
information/data/Statistics for purpose of reporting as per Reporting Tools,
maintain and update manual registers for Audit of reported Performance
information, supervise and develop staff, ensure general supervision of
employees. Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered
by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees with regard to
all aspects of the work, manage performance, conduct and discipline of
employees, ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to
deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively, develop,
implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and
effective functioning, address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on
asset allocation and control.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms R Bramdaw Tel No: (010) 494 8486
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/130/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 33/73 : JUDGE’S SECRETARIES (X12 POSTS)

SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria Ref No: 2026/132/OCJ (X5
Posts)
Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/133/OCJ (X7
Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate, a minimum of 20
modules completed towards an LLB, BA / BCOM Law degree. A minimum of
two (2) years secretarial experience in the relevant field. Candidate to pass a
typing test. A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge on the Constitution of South, relevant
legislatives, regulations, case lines, court online, secretariat prescripts,
responsibilities, systems and procedures, Electronic Information Resources,
online retrieval and Batho Pele principles. Skilled in communication, planning
and organising, interpersonal, customer service, typing including Dictaphone
typing, time management, Microsoft Office Programs, research capabilities,
problem solving, judgment and decision making. Along with the following
attributes: Assertive, meticulous, ability to work under pressure, time-bound,
flexible, creativity, analytically, professionalism and attention to detail.

DUTIES : Diarise the appointments and meetings of the Judge, type and file the
judgments, ensure the Judgments that 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, 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, ensure that the Heads of Argument from various
stakeholders are available to the Judge as per the filing that was done,
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, ensure that in the Criminal Court
exhibits are handled, controlled and noted professionally, ensure that all the
travel, accommodation arrangements are in order and attend to sign the
documents for approval, 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, Pretoria: Mr PA Nkone Tel No: (012) 492 7606
Technical Related Enquiries, Johannesburg: 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 on the below email addresses:
Pretoria: 2026/132/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Johannesburg: 2026/133/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals

POST 33/72 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/131/OCJ

SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). 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 National Diploma in Legal Interpreting
or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by
SAQA. Minimum of two (02) years practical experience in Court Interpreting
environment or Grade 12 with at least ten (10) years’ practical experience in
Court Interpreting environment. Proficiency in English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa.
Proficiency in any other indigenous language i.e. Sotho, Tswana or Zulu, etc.,
a valid driver’s license and knowledge of any foreign language will serve as an
added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of relevant acts and
regulations, culture, subject area, how to translate and be able to keep time
frame. Skilled in computer literacy (MS Office), communication (written and
verbal), time management, interpersonal relations, planning and organising,
decision making, analytical thinking, English language, problem solving. Along
with the following attributes: flexible, self driven and motivated, ability to work
under pressure, accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES : Render interpreting services, interpret in Criminal proceedings, Civil
proceedings, Older Persons Act matters, Family, protection from Harassment
Act matters, Labour court matters, Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice
Matters, Inquests and Equality court matters, interpret in pre-trial proceedings
and consultations, liaise with Supervisor or other Department/Organisation for
foreign language interpreters, interpret from source target language during
court proceedings for pretrials, consultations, interpret non-verbal gestures,
dramatization and confessions, engage with the judiciary to confer on the
readiness and/or performance in court, render interpreting for probono desk,
render audible and clear interpreting from source to target language without
embellishment or omissions while preserving the language, convey the correct
language in accordance with the language usage of the speaker, control the
speaker and ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly, translate legal
documents and exhibits, study and analyse the source documents, conduct the
necessary research and consult with the relevant parties, ensure accurate cite
translation of documents, check, edit and revise the translated documents,
translate mechanically recorded audio material, develop terminology and
provide support in the reconstruction of records, accumulate terminology and
develop a database, populate the terms and respective meaning in the
glossary register, gather all trial documents necessary to aid interpretation, coin
words and perform specific line and administrative support functions to the
Judiciary, Court Manager and Supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Technical: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
HR related enquiries: Ms N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2411
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/131/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