OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE- USHER 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 : Western Cape: 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 : 18 July 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 40
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.
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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 23/86 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/173/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
REQUIREMENTS : Abet (NQF level 2). A grade 12 certificate will serve as an added advantage.
Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. A minimum of one (1) year
relevant court exposure will be an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates
shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise,
and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment.
DUTIES : Rendering efficient and effective support to the court. Prepare court timeously
and assuring that the court run smoothly. To assist in handling of documents
and collection with GG Transport. Safe keeping of documents. Attending to
enquiries related to Judges Transport. Assisting Judges by collecting and
delivering of files and documents. Collection and delivery of post and
documents as required. Distribution of post and documents accordingly.
ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (010) 494 9238
HR related enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted via email at 2025/173/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity.

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