OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE- HANDYMAN (X2 POSTS)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE- HANDYMAN (X2 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/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 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, 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 : 21 November 2025

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 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 41/140 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/309/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Free State Division of The High Court

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10). Relevant experience required. Must be semiskilled with
other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical.
Must be willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physically
healthy. A trade certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry or
mechanical will serve as an added advantage. Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety act. Knowledge on how to
operate power tools. Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in
Word Processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel. Knowledge of office
administration. Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts. Knowledge and
understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Communication skills (verbal & written).
Problem solving skills. Good public relations skills. Monitoring and analytical
skills. Computer Literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills.
Typing skills. Self-management. Self-motivated. Creative thinking. Teamwork.
Ambitious. Time bound, Assertive and flexible. 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 : Provide handyman services at the court. Relocate office equipment as and
when required. Coordinate removal of damaged office furniture for disposal
and repair/replace broken furniture. Safety awareness with use of all
equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of
toilets, basins and drains. Fit and fix doors and locks. Ensure that all work done
complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental
standards and specifications are observed. Oversee the delivery of office
equipment. Execute minor general building maintenance. Report breakages to
the supervisor for repairs by the landlord. Repair damaged office equipment.
Attend to minor repairs. Sign job cards for services rendered by service
providers. Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers.
Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. Facilitate repairs to
water leaks. Ensure that electrical systems are working safe. Conduct routine
inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Accompany
landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance. Record inspection done
on infrastructure and keep all records of all maintenance done at the court.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries; Ms IM Seakge Tel No: (051) 492 4523
HR Related Enquiries; Ms D Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/309/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates of youth in line with the
departmental employment equity goals.

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POST 41/141 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/310/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 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

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REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10), or equivalent qualification. A valid driver’s license. 3 Years
experience in handy man or general worker, in areas including but not limited
to plumbing, electrical, repair and maintenance work. A trade test certificate in
plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry or mechanical will be an added
advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Occupational Health and
safety act. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power
tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word
processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office
Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, Knowledge and
understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service,
Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written),
Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical
skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills,
Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Selfmanagement, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time
bound, Assertive and Flexible. 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 : Perform minor general building maintenance and repairs. Attend to minor
plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, mechanical, carpentry and general handyman
duties. Conduct routine inspections of the building on daily, weekly and monthly
basis to identify faults. Breakages and general maintenance needs. Report
unathorised movement of equipment, attending to general work as required
including driving Judges’ vehicles for repairs, servicing, car washes drop off
and pick ups from and to the airport and purchasing of goods for the office.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2411
HR Related Enquiries; Mr RAF Wesso at (087) 106 1775
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/310/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the
departmental employment equity goals.