OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: USHER MESSENGER x4 POSTS

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 : Free State Provincial Service Centre/Free State Division of the High Court: 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

Western Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg, 8018. Applications can
also be hand delivered to 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

KwaZulu Natal Provincial Service Centre/Pietermaritzburg/Durban: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag
X 54314, Durban, 4000 or Application can also be hand delivered to Office of the Chief Justice,
Human Resource Management, 1st Floor, CNR Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban,
4000.

CLOSING DATE : 08 November 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 abovementioned 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 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.
OTHER POSTS

POST 39/37 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2024/184/OCJ
SALARY : R155 148 – R182 757 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court, Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification, A minimum of one-year supervisory experience will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage, Experience in
general administration and/or in a court environment will be an added advantage. Skills and
Competencies: Good administration and organizational skills, Excellent communication skills
(written and verbal), Computer literacy (MS Office). Good interpersonal and public relation skills,
Ability to work under pressure and solve problems, numerical skills, attention to detail, planning,
organizing skills and customer service skills orientated, Ability to provide support services to a
Judiciary and Court Management in the office and in a court setting; Customer Service,
Document Management. 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 general requirements.

DUTIES : To contribute toward the smooth running of the criminal and civil courts. Allocation of courts.
Drafting, co-ordination and distribution of the court rolls to the notice boards and relevant internal
stakeholders. Render effective support to the court. Allocation of the Usher/ Messengers to
cases. Assist the public and advocates with queries and to liaise with the Judges, Judge’s
Secretaries and Management. Attend to the collection and distribution of post. Perform
administrative functions (including HR functions) related to the area of responsibility,
Supervision of the Ushers/ Messenger, responsible for the human resource management
functions (eg. staff discipline, PMDS, staffs training needs, staff attendance), compliance with
relevant human resource management policies and pre-scripts etc. Assist in other
administration sections during the term and recess as required by the Chief Registrar and Court
Manager.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Enquiries: Mr R Wesso Tel No: (021) 480 2411
HR Related Enquires: Ms M Baker Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at Recruitment28@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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POST 39/38 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2024/185/OCJ
SALARY : R155 148 – R182 757 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement
CENTRE : Free State Division of The High Court

REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of one (1) year relevant exposure to a court environment will be an added advantage. Experience as a
driver/messenger will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS
Office). Good interpersonal skills. Problem solving and analysis skills. Time management.
Report writing skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Planning and organizing skills.
Client orientation and customer focus. Initiative. Flexibility. Reliable. Attention to detail. 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 general
requirements.

DUTIES : Escorting of judges to the court rooms. Rendering of administrative support functions to the
judges and the court room staff. Maintain court room records. Facilitation of the smooth running
of the court room. Collection and distribution of court files, post, parcels and other documents.
Attend to additional tasks as required by the judiciary, court manager and/or supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms Z. Gxabuza Tel No: (051) 492 4588
Hr Related Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4573
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at Recruitment29@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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POST 39/39 : MESSENGER (DRIVER) REF NO: 2024/186/OCJ
SALARY : R155 148 – R182 757per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg High Court

REQUIREMENTS : Grade Ten (10) or ABET. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a messenger will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Public Driver Permit (PDP) will be an added
advantage. skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office). Good communication skills
(written and verbal). Attention to detail. Problem solving skills. Ability to liaise with team
members and members of the public. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work
independently as well as in the team. Good organising skills. Good interpersonal relations skills.
Must be responsible and have good work ethics. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a
pre-entry practical test and driving test exercise as part of the assessment method to determine
the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and general requirements.

DUTIES : Distribute mail to various offices. Collect post bag from the Post Office. Transport officials to
various destinations. Daily delivery and collection of posts from Post Office. Distribution of
urgent/ hand delivered mail to various offices. Delivery of outgoing mail to Post Office.
Maintenance of register of mail distribution and ensure safeguarding of all correspondence.
Collect and deliver mail. Driving court vehicles.

ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR related enquiries: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 345 8211
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at Recruitment30@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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POST 39/40 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2024/187/OCJ
SALARY : R155 148 – R182 757 per annum (Level 03), The successful candidate will be required to sign
a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal Division of The High Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS : A Matric certificate or equivalent. A valid driver’s License A minimum of 1-year relevant court exposure (Given the nature of the High Court environment w. r. t. the interaction with Judges)
will be an added advantage: Skills and Competencies: Planning and organizing skills Driving
skills Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Decision making skills, Listening skills
Computer skills, Problem solving and Analysis, Time Management, Client Orientation and
Customer Focus Good 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 : Escort members of the bench to and from court and attend Judges’ chambers with counsel.
Facilitate order in court rooms before calling the Judges in. Organize the court support staff and
inform them of the starting times, in line with the daily court roll. Ensure files and court books
are taken to court prior to the hearing. Maintain silence and order in the court rooms when
Judges enter or leave. Call the court to session, hand exhibits and documents between the
counsel and Judge Check the correctness of motion court rolls, generation of copies and
dissemination according to the distribution list. Write up court files with court orders as per
Judges’ instructions. Draw, check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the
court rooms). Collect court roll (unopposed motion etc) from typists and distribute to relevant
Judges Collect and distribute files from Judge President and Deputy Judge President’s offices
(opposed motions, trials, appeals, reviews, petitions etc). Report the missing files to the Judges.
File/ archive the documents, registers, etc. Negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges.
Attend to courtroom shortages. Keep the court files safe. Make copies of Court rolls and
circulate according to the distribution list. Collect files from Judges and deliver them to the typists
or relevant administrative section. 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 Enquiries: Ms T Mahomed-Hanid Tel No: (031) 492 4699
HR Related Enquiries: Ms N Naidoo Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at Recruitment31@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.