Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies

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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 : National Office (Midrand): 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.

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.

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.

Constitutional Court: Braamfontein: 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.

CLOSING DATE : 14 April 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.

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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 11/110 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 2025/433/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Constitutional Court: Braamfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. A valid Driver’s
license. Knowledge and understanding of record management and archive
policies 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 Electronic Communication
Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Archived and Records
Management (NARS), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA),
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Communication skills, Report
writing skills, organizing skills, Excellent customer skills, Interpersonal skills,
High level of confidentiality, work well in a team, pay attention to details, Take
initiative, Reliability

DUTIES : Maintain the registry and ensure the safekeeping of all documentation/records
in the Private Office in line with the relevant legislation and policies. Render
clerical, secretarial duties and stocktaking in the component. Assist in protocol
and travel arrangements and transport and logistics duties in the Private Office.
Provide auxiliary services in the Private Office, including driving, handling,
correspondence and ad-hoc duties. Provide financial and human resource
administration support services.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. C Martin Tel No: (011) 359 7400
HR Related Enquiries: Ms. K Mokgatlhe Tel No: (011) 359 7400
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2025/433/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

POST 11/111 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK, REF NO: 2025/434/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division Of High Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. A three (3) years’
relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as
recognized by SAQA and a minimum of one (1) year administration experience
preferably in a court environment 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: Knowledge
of working procedures in terms of the working environment, Knowledge of
registry processes and practice, Knowledge of storage and retrieval
procedures in terms of the working environment, Knowledge and
understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service,
Knowledge of Filling system, Mail procedure manual, Promotion of access to
information Act and National archives, Batho Pele Principles, Computer
Literacy skills (Microsoft Office), Communication skills, Numeracy,
Interpersonal skills, Problem solving and analysis skills, Time management
skills, Administrative skills, ability to work under pressure, self-motivated,
accuracy, ability to work independently, attention to detail, teamwork and
Flexible.

DUTIES : Answering of telephone calls and resolution of Court Online and/or Case lines
queries. Attending to walk-in clients and assisting with resolution of Court
Online and/or Case lines queries. Registration of Court Online and/or Case
lines Users, Initiating and/or Starting cases, logging of technical issues which
could not be resolved to secondary support, providing information on the usage
of the systems. Assisting officials with resolution of Court Online and/or Case
lines. Assisting officials with the logging of calls to secondary support Carrying
out of Registrar’s instructions in the running of the office Capturing and
submission of statistics related to Court Online and Case lines. Enrolment of
Civil Matters on Court Rolls. Issuing of/civil processes and Applications.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms R Bramdaw Tel No: (010) 494 8486
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2025/434/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.

POST 11/112 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (LEGAL) REF NO: 2025/435/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950.per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Provincial Service Centre: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. LLB Degree, one
(1) year experience and a valid driver’s license will be 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: Knowledge
of public services legislation, prescripts and regulations. Library and
information science matter. Procedures and processes. Knowledge of law
subjects and legal phrases. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as
the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing,
Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration.
Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public
Service. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles. Communication skills (verbal &
written). Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and
analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing
skills, Report writing skills and Typing skills

DUTIES : Provide administrative functions to the regional court President/ Chief
Magistrate. Compile court performance statistics monthly/quarterly/annually or
as required by Regional court president/ Chief Magistrate. Verify and validate
statistics. Provide support with the production of the court performance reports.
Provide support to case flow management. Forward case flow challenges
report to relevant stakeholders as it is reported and the monthly incidents to
each relevant stakeholder. Provide support with logistics for case flow
management meetings (minute taking, compilation of meeting packs,
distribution of agendas and minutes). Provide support with the gathering of
statistics from all courts. Provide support in the regional court registrar. Provide
support to Assistant Registrars in civil issuing offices with issuing, capturing
etc. Provide support in Regional Court Registrar as requested with reports and
inspections. Provide support with the production of the court performance
reports.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms D Makgaka Tel No: (010) 494 8459
HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2025/435/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals

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