OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE- SECRETARY

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE- SECRETARY

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 : Western Cape Provincial Service Centre/Division of the High Court:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag x
9020, 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 : 30 January 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
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. 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 7considered. 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 01/100 : SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/377/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Western Cape Provincial Service Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a minimum of a Grade 12 certificate or
equivalent qualification. The following will be considered as added advantage:
Secretarial qualification or equivalent, experience in secretarial and office
management, valid driver’s license. Knowledge and experience in the Human
Resource environment. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a test in
order to demonstrate their typing and computer skills. 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 : Administer an online and physical diary of the Director: Court Operations,
manage information and data on behalf of the Director: Court Operations, Plan
and schedule day-to-day tasks of the Director, Court Operations, Manage
telephone calls and convey messages. Organize
meetings/workshops/conference and functions, draft coherent submissions,
executive reports, memorandum and letters, Type and edit correspondence,
receive and attend to visitors, Serve refreshments to visitors and/or at identified
meetings as indicated by the Director: Court Operations, handle travel
arrangements / accommodation, flights tickets, subsistence and travel claims,
money exchange and other tasks as directed by the Director: Court Operations,
accompany/attend meetings with the Director: Court Operations and compile
minutes and reports.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related: Ms RM David Tel No: (021) 469 4003
HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No (021)- 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/377/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.