Administrative Recruit Opportunities X11
REGISTRAR REF NO: 2025/95/OCJ
SALARY: R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum (MR3-MR5). Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a Service Certificate/s for the determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Labour Appeals Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate and an LLB Degree or a four (4) year legal qualification. Driver’s license. MR3 – LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in the legal profession. MR4 – LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in the legal profession. MR5 – LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 14 years post-qualification experience in the legal profession.
Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), Computer literacy, Numerical skills, Attention to detail, Planning, organizing and decision-making skills, Customer service orientated, Interpersonal skills, Conflict management, strong work ethics, professionalism, ability to work under pressure and meeting of deadlines, result driven, honesty/trustworthy and Observance of confidentiality. 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: Co-ordination of Case Flow Management support process to the Judiciary. Manage the issuing of all processes. Initiating Court proceedings. Co-ordinate interpreting services, appeals and reviews. Authenticate signatures of Legal Practitioners, Notaries and Sworn Translators. Supervision and management of staff. Ensure annotation of relevant publications, codes, acts and rules.
Attend to and execute requests from the Judiciary in connection with cases and case-related matters. Exercise control over the management and safekeeping of case records and the record room. Deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and legislation. Execute Quasi-judicial indicators such as Taxation of the Bill of Costs and Warrants of Execution. Collate statistical data for reporting purposes and prepare court performance reports.
ENQUIRIES: Technical Enquiries: Ms K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 5562 HR Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS: can be sent via email at 2025/95/OCJ@judiciary.org.za.
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: (DCRS) REF NO: 2025/96/OCJ
SALARY: R228 321 –R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, no experience is required. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA 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 technical and generic requirements. Skills and Competencies: Job knowledge. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations skills. Flexibility. Teamwork. Planning and organisation skills. Computer literacy (MS Office). General Administration / Court-related functions regarding court recordings. Good customer service.
DUTIES: Provide administrative support in the pre-recording of court proceedings. Render a proper recording of court proceedings. Perform a collection of statistics. Provide administrative support as required by the Court Manager and/or Registrar and/or Supervisor.
ENQUIRIES: Technical Enquiries: Ms K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 5562 HR Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS: Can be sent via email at 2025/96/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2025/97/OCJ
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, no experience is required. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: 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.
Computer Literacy skills (Microsoft Office), Communication skills, Numeracy, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving and analysis skills, Time management skills, Administrative 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: Provide administrative support in the pre-recording of court proceedings. Proper recording of Court proceedings. Perform playback events during or after the session. Attend to general administrative functions for court administration.
ENQUIRIES: Technical Enquiries: Ms K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 5562 HR Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
NOTE: Applications can be sent via email at 2025/97/OCJ@judiciary.org.za The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 2025/99/OCJ
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate. A three-year relevant qualification (NQF6) within records management will serve as an added advantage. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA 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 technical and generic requirements. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written).
Problem-solving skills. Administrative skills. Good public relations skills. Time Management skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Teams). Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Understanding of confidentiality in the Government. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
DUTIES: Render general clerical support services. Record, organize, store, capture and retrieve correspondences and data. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the procurement of goods and services. Provide personnel administration and clerical support services within the component. Process travel and subsistence claims for the manager and members of the unit. Provide administrative support services. Provide logistical arrangements to meetings.
ENQUIRIES: Technical related enquiries: Ms JM Shongwe Tel No: (013) 758 0000 HR related enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane / Mr Mv Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS: can be sent via email at 2025/99/OCJ@judiciary.org.za.
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS REF NO: 2025/100/OCJ (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: National Office, Midrand
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate. No experience is required. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA will be an added advantage. An understanding of the functioning of Commissions or Tribunals and working in the Judicial environment would be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
Computer literacy skills. Analytical skills. Decision-making skills. Motivational skills. Presentation skills. Communication and report writing skills. Customer service orientation. Self-management. Creative thinking. Teamwork. Flexible. Self-motivated. Knowledge of the relevant legislation and prescripts in relation to the judicial environment. Knowledge of clerical duties. 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: To provide support with the administrative functions in the Office of the Judicial Service Commission. Prepare files for the sifting committee, Judge President, Commission, and Premiers. Provide support with the administrative functions to the members of the Commission, Public, and Stakeholders. Prepare a comprehensive list of short-listed candidates and send to the Judges Presidents, Organised Legal Profession, and members of the JSC. Provide support for administrative functions in the Office of the JSC after the sitting of the commission. Facilitate correspondence with the candidates about the outcomes of the interviews. Provide logistical support to the JSC, JCC, and JCT. Facilitate and ensure logistics for JSC April and October sittings.
ENQUIRIES: Technical related enquiries: Mrs. M Songca Tel No: (010) 493 2075 HR related enquiries: Mr. K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS: can be sent via email at 2025/100/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: COMPLAINTS REF NO: 2025/101/OCJ
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: National Office, Midrand
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate. No experience is required. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA will be an added advantage. An understanding of the functioning of Commissions or Tribunals and working in the Judicial environment would be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Computer literacy skills. Analytical skills. Decision-making skills. Motivational skills. Presentation skills. Communication and report writing skills. Customer service orientation. Self-management. Creative thinking. Teamwork. Flexible. Self-motivated. Knowledge of the relevant legislation and prescripts in relation to the judiciary environment. Knowledge of clerical duties. 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: To maintain the complaints register. Receive and register complaints lodged against Judges. Provide secretariat support services to the Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC). Communicate the outcome of the appeal to the Appellant and Respondent. Receive correspondence regarding litigation against the Judicial Service Commission. Provide logistical support to the JSC, JCC, and JCT. Prepare VA forms for travel arrangements and accommodation for members of the Committee.
ENQUIRIES: Technical related enquiries: Mrs. M Songca Tel No: (010) 493 2075 HR related enquiries: Mr. K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS: Can be sent via email at 2025/101/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REF NO: 2025/102/OCJ
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE: National Office, Midrand
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate. No experience is required. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA 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 technical and generic requirements. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving skills. Good public relation skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Teams). Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Understanding of confidentiality in Government. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service.
DUTIES: Provide administrative-related activities to the unit. Schedule and organize meetings for the unit. Render clerical support services within the Office of the Secretary General. Handle all incoming and outgoing office correspondence and follow up on outstanding matters. Maintain effective filing and records management services. Distribute documents and packages to their respective units. Render logistical arrangements for meetings. Ensure the venue, equipment, and any other logistical arrangements required for meetings are available and functional.
ENQUIRIES: Technical related enquiries: Ms S Mpheshwa Tel No: (010) 493 2535 HR related enquiries: Mr. K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS: can be sent via email at 2025/102/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: INSTITUTIONAL SECRETARIAT SERVICES REF NO: 2025/103/OCJ
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: National Office, Midrand
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate. No experience is required. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA 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 technical and generic requirements. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written).
Problem-solving skills. Good public relations skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Teams). Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Understanding of confidentiality in the Government. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
DUTIES: To provide support in planning of the Judiciary governance structure and the OCJ’s governance structure meetings. Prepare corporate calendar. Render governance and secretariat support services. Perform the general secretariat function. Render secretarial support services within the Directorate: Institutional Secretariat Services. Manage the Director’s office. Provide administrative-related activities to the unit. Maintain a leave register for the unit.
ENQUIRIES: Technical related enquiries: Ms S Mpheshwa Tel No: (010) 493 2535 HR related enquiries: Mr. K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS: can be sent via email at 2025/103/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
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: 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.
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Durban/Pietermaritzburg/Provincial Service Centre: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application ton:
The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000 Application can also be hand delivered to Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 1st Floor, CNR Somtseu & Stalwart, Simelane Streets, Durban.
Kimberley: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300. Applications can also be hand delivered to: The High Court, Sol Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley.
Free State/ Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein: 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.
Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to, Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200. National Office (Midrand)/Constitutional Court: 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.
North West: Mmabatho/ Mahikeng: 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 June 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. 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
ERRATUM: The post of Chief Registrar, Gauteng Division of the Hugh Court: Johannesburg, advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 15 dated 09 May 2025 with a closing dated of 23 May 2025 have been withdrawn.
