OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE VACANCIES

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE VACANCIES

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: 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.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Service Centre: 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/Pretoria: Provincial Service Centre: 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.

CLOSING DATE : 05 June 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. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate
would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate
to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online
course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).

The course is
available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the
full details can be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 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 possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an
evaluation 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 17/100 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2026/37/OCJ (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. An LLB/ B Com
Law/ BA Law/ Paralegal qualification, experience in general legal
administration, one (1) year administration experience preferably in a court
environment and valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. 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: Good
communication (written and verbal), computer literacy (MS Office), good
interpersonal skills, good public relations skills, ability to work under pressure,
customer service, knowledge of document management and filing.

DUTIES : Assist with the management and control of Court Records, filling and issuing
of civil processes and criminal matter, processing of reviews and appeals,
compilation of statistics, attend and oversee to general public enquiries/
correspondence, Court online related duties, perform any other duties required
for the effective and efficient functioning of the court as required by the
Judiciary, Court Manager and Chief Registrar.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2635
HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS Applications can be sent via email to 2026/37/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

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POST 17/101 : TYPIST REF NO: 2026/38/OCJ
SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as
recognised by SAQA. No experience is required. Legal / court experience will
serve as an advantage. 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 legal terminology, court procedures, rules
and court environment, counter services, filing system, understanding of
legislation governing the Public Service (Batho Pele & PSR), knowledge of the
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, problem-solving skills,
accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good time
keeping and telephone etiquette.

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 notices, sort and distribute incoming and
outgoing files, compile term roll, weekly roll and un/opposed motion rolls and
maintain registers, draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazetted
terms, type supplementary rolls, compile and submit relevant orders to relevant
stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2635
HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2026/38/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment
Equity goal.