OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE- MESSENGER

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE- MESSENGER

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 : Supreme Court of Appeal: 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.

CLOSING DATE : 14 October 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.

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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 35/156 : MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/256/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum. (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Grade (10) or ABET Level 2 certificate. Grade 12 will serve as an added
advantage. A valid driver’s license. A Public Driving Permit (PDP) will serve as
an added advantage. Skills and Competencies, Computer literacy and basic
software (MS Office). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Attention
to detail. Problem solving skills. Good organizing skills. Ability to work under
pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team. Good interpersonal
relations and the ability to liaise with team members and the public. Must be
responsible and have good work ethics. All shortlisted candidates shall
undertake a pre-entry practical exercise and driving test excise as part of the
assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s
technical and generic requirements.

DUTIES : Collect post from the Post Office and distribute it to various offices. Distribute
urgent/hand delivered post/files to various offices. Deliver outgoing post/files to
the Post Office and other offices. Driving court vehicles and transporting
officials to various destinations. Maintain register of post/files distribution and
ensure safeguarding of all correspondence. Perform general office assistant
tasks.

ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries: Mr. V.Z.J Zwane Tel No: (051) 492 4623
HR Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/256/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the employment
equity goals.