OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: TYPIST (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 :
Constitutional Court: Braamfontein/ Judicial Support Services: 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.
KwaZulu-Natal/ Durban: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag
X54314, Durban, 4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor
Office No 118, CNR Somtseu8 & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000.
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7,
Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor,
Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg.
Eastern Cape/Bhisho/Mthatha: 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.
Supreme Court of Appeal: 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.
North West/ Mmabatho/Provincial Service Centre: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The OCJ Provincial Head, Office
of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735. Applications can
also be hand delivered to 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mmabatho.
CLOSING DATE : 06 March 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. 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 06/62 : TYPIST REF NO: 2025/411/OCJ
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Bhisho
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate; no experience 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 the legal terminology, court procedures, rules and environment, counter
services, filing system, understanding of legislative governing the Public
Service (Batho Pele & PSR), knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, computer
literacy (Microsoft Office). typing skills (speed 35 words per minute) good
communication skills (written and verbal). good interpersonal relations,
planning and organization skills. good problem-solving skills. accuracy and
attention to details. ability to work under pressure. good time keeping.
Telephone etiquette. 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 : Type court orders, court documents and reports. Type appeals, reviews,
memorandums, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness
statements and taxing master reports. Type Rule 6(12) orders and make
available in terms of the rule. Type judgments. Sort and distribute incoming and
outgoing files. Make amendments on judgments as per judges’
request/instruction. Compile term roll, week roll and un/opposed motion roll and
maintain registers. Draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazetted
terms. Type supplementary rolls. Compile and submit relevant orders and
judgments to relevant stakeholders. Send all judgments provided to the typing
unit, in the required format, to the elected person (for reporting purposes on
Saflii).
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries/ HR enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/411/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity.
POST 06/63 : TYPIST REF NO: 2025/412/OCJ
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : North West Division of The High Court: Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate; no experience 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 the legal terminology, court procedures, rules and environment, counter
services, filing system, understanding of legislative governing the Public
Service (Batho Pele & PSR), knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, computer
literacy (Microsoft Office). typing skills (speed 35 words per minute) good
communication skills (written and verbal). good interpersonal relations,
planning and organization skills. good problem-solving skills. accuracy and
attention to details. ability to work under pressure. good time keeping.
Telephone etiquette. 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 : Type court orders, court documents and reports. Type appeals, reviews,
memorandums, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness
statements and taxing master reports. Type Rule 6(12) orders and make
available in terms of the rule. Type judgments. Sort and distribute incoming and
outgoing files. Make amendments on judgments as per judges’
request/instruction. Compile term roll, week roll and un/opposed motion roll and
maintain registers. Draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazetted
terms. Type supplementary rolls. Compile and submit relevant orders and
judgments to relevant stakeholders. Send all judgments provided to the typing
unit, in the required format, to the elected person (for reporting purposes on
Saflii).
ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR enquiries: Mr OPS Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7064/7004
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/412/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity.

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