OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: COMMUNICATION OFFICER

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: COMMUNICATION OFFICER

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) / Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre: 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.

Eastern Cape/Qheberha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address:
Private Bag X13012, 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 : 22 June 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 19/44 : COMMUNICATION OFFICER REF NO: 2026/44/OCJ
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Graphic Design/
Marketing/ Public Relations/ Photography or relevant qualification at NQF level
6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of one (1) year
experience in Marketing and Communication environment. 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: Knowledge of Graphic design, Adobe
Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) in the production of
communications products; Digital media; Photography. knowledge of
applicable communication policies, legislation, guidelines, standards,
procedures and best practices. good knowledge of departmental design,
frameworks, practices, and processes, knowledge of social media practice and
channels, knowledge of Public Service Acts, knowledge of Public Service
Regulations, Basic Departmental policies and procedures and Batho Pele
Principles. computer literacy skills, organisational skills, problem solving skills,
time management skills, communication skills, presentation skills, report
writing skills, project Management skills and analytical skills.

DUTIES : Render graphic design, photographic and video services: Ensure the provision
of photographic services and drafting of articles, design promotional displays,
marketing brochures, packaging products, animations, layout method, logos
for products and services, take photos and videos for departmental events and
edit photos and videos for publication, update the departmental digital library.
Undertake social media functions: Implement social media strategy in align
with the departmental corporate Identity manual, update and monitor the
department social media platforms, and conduct research on current social
media standard trends and audience preferences. Provide marketing,
promotions and branding services: Design and implement brand awareness
campaigns, implement communication campaigns and products, design and
roll out above-the-line communication campaigns and products in collaboration
with relevant stakeholders, and provide public relations and media liaison
services. Render administrative services: Conduct proper filling system for all
the records, schedule and organise meetings.

ENQUIRIES ; Technical Related Enquiries: Ms L Ntuli: Tel No: (010) 493 2520
HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/44/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment
Equity goals