Vacancies at Office of the Chief Justice

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

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) and Constitutional Court: 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 Division of the High Court: Johannesburg/Pretoria: Quoting the relevant reference
number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag
X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard
and Kruis Street, Johannesburg

Mpumalanga: 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.

Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Gqeberha/Bisho: Quoting the relevant reference
number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal
Address: Private Bag x 13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand
delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London

CLOSING DATE : 18 October 2024

NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at
www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public
Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only;
contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send
your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required
to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of
the interview following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must be
fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant.

The application must
indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number
as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application
form will lead to 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 certificate from the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance
certificate from the country of origin (when shortlisted all non – SA Citizens will be required to
submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence).

Applications that do not comply
with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be
subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification
verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence
will be limited to 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
shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Service (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 committee will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial
competencies using the mandated Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) SMS
competency assessment tools. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to
their social media accounts. One of the minimum entry requirements to the Senior Management
Service is the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme (certificate) which is an online
course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). For more details on the pre-entry
course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. The
successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment.

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
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.

OTHER POSTS

POST 36/23 : TYPIST REF NO: 2024/163/OCJ
SALARY : R183 279 – R215 892 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Mbombela High Court

REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate or equivalent qualification. A minimum typing speed of 35 wpm. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. A valid Driver’s license will serve as an
advantage. Skills and Competencies Computer literacy (MS Word). Good communication skills
(written and verbal). Good interpersonal relations, planning and organization skills. Good problem
solving skills. Accuracy and attention to details. Ability to work under pressure. Good time
keeping. Telephone etiquette. 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 : Typing of appeals, reviews, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness statements,
taxing master reports, affidavits, memorandums and court orders. Relief administrative personnel
where necessary. Filling, opening files and making appointments. Dealing with public queries and
other administrative duties.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Ms YV Seswene Tel No: (013) 492 2213 /HR Enquiries: Mr S Zwane / Mr MV Maeko
Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can sent via email at Recruitment08@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals

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POST 36/24 : MESSENGER REF NO: 2024/164/OCJ
SALARY : R155 148 – R182 757 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middleburg

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or abet certificate; Matric Certificate will be an added advantage: Skills and
Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word/Excel). Good communication skills (written and
verbal). Good interpersonal relations. Customer service. Interpersonal skills. Conflict
Management. Work ethic and motivation. Professional appearance and conduct SelfManagement. 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 : Render efficient and effective support to the court. Prepare courts timeously and assuring the
courts smoothly. To assist by handing up of documents, exhibits to judges. Being of assistance
to the witnesses and public while the court are in session. Assisting the advocates by ushering
them to and from the Judge’s chambers. Assisting Judges by collecting and delivering of files
and documents Collection and deliveries of post and documents as required. Distributing of post
and documents accordingly.

ENQUIRIES : Technical /HR Enquiries: Mr S Zwane / Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can sent via email at Recruitment09@judiciary.org.za
NOTE Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with theEmployment Equity goals.