Assistant Directors x13 posts at Office of the Chief Justice for skilled candidates ( Built Env, Facilities Mngmnt, Facilities PM, Security & Risk Management, Policing, HRM, Public Admin, etc.)
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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.
Eastern Cape Provincial Service Centre/Gqeberha: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the
Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag x 13012, Cambridge 5206, East
London. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue,
Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London.
Free State Provincial Service Centre: 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.
Gauteng Provincial Service Centre/Johannesburg/Pretoria: 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.
Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Service Centre: Durban/ Pietermaritzburg:
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.
Limpopo Provincial Service Centre: Quoting the relevant reference number,
direct your application to: Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice Service
Centre, Limpopo, Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications can also
be hand delivered to the High Court of South Africa: Limpopo Division,
Polokwane, 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane, 0699.
Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre: Quoting the relevant reference
number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief
Justice, Private Bag X 20051, 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
Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre: 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.
North West Provincial Service Centre/Mmabatho: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The OCJ Provincial Head, Office
of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X 2033, Mmabatho, 2735. Applications can
also be hand delivered to 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mmabatho.
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 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 : 22 December 2025
POST 45/174 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY MANAGEMENT (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R468 459 - R551 823 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand, Ref No: 2025/364/OCJ
Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre: Mbombela Ref No: 2025/365/OCJ
North West Division Provincial Service Centre Mmabatho Ref No:
2025/366/OCJ
REQUIREMENTS Applicants should be in possession of a minimum of a three-year National
Diploma in Security and Risk Management/Policing or equivalent qualification
at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three
(3) years’ experience in the relevant field, A valid driver’s license, Grade A
Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) certificate. 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. Skills and Competencies: Security
Policy and Procedures, Risk Management Policy, OHS Act, Knowledge of
Vetting Policy, Knowledge of Security Management Processes, Public service
regulations, 2016, Public Service Act, MISS, PFMA Act, Computer literacy,
Communication skills, Supervisory skills, Decision-making skills, Planning and
execution skills, Problem solving and analytical skills, Presentation skills,
Research writing skills, Time management skills, Good interpersonal relations,
Republic of South Africa Constitution.
DUTIES : Manage contracted security service provider(s) and ensure compliance with
the Service Level Agreement, Conduct security assessments, planning and
investigations and recommend measures for improvement, Ensure
Compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Manage matters related
to integrity management and investigate security breaches., Provide security
advisory to management and maintain security value adding consultancy,
Supervise and develop staff.
ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries, Mr N Naidoo, Tel No: (010 493 2649
HR Related Enquiries: Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email on the below-email addresses:
National Office: 2025/364OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Mpumalanga: 2025/365/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
North West: 2025/366/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
POST 45/173 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (X9 POSTS)
SALARY : R468 459 - R551 823 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Gauteng Provincial Service Centre: Johannesburg Ref No: 2025/355/OCJ
Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre: Mbombela Ref No: 2025/356/OCJ
Free Sate Provincial Service Centre: Bloemfontein Ref No: 2025/357/OCJ
Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre Kimberley Ref No: 2025/358/OCJ
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre Cape Town Ref No: 2025/359/OCJ
KwaZulu Natal Provincial Service Centre: Durban Ref No: 2025/360/OC
Eastern Cape Provincial Service Centre: East London) Ref No: 2025/361/OCJ
North West Provincial Service Centre: Mmabatho Ref No: 2025/362/OCJ
Limpopo Provincial Service Centre, Polokwane Ref No: 2025/363/OCJ
REQUIREMENTS Applicants should be in possession of a minimum of a minimum of three-year
National Diploma / Degree in the Built Environment, Facilities Management,
Facilities Project Management, Property / Real Estate Management at NQF
level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum 3 years’
experience in relevant field. A valid driver’s License. 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. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant
prescripts, application of MISS and MPSS, Administrative Justice Act,
Knowledge of Promotion of Access of Information Act, Knowledge of Treasury
and PFMA Regulations, Knowledge of Government Immovable Asset
Management Plan (GIAMA), Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety
Act, no. 85 of 1993, Knowledge of managing fleet assets and related
administration; Knowledge of National Archives and Records Services Act and
Regulations, Knowledge of document management and filing systems,
General Built environment including mechanical, electrical Water Services
Act, National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA),
Horticultural processes and Cleaning Industry, Public Finance Management
Act, (PFMA), Financial management, Presentation skills, Project Management
Skills, Planning and Organising Skills, Analytical and Decision-Making Skills,
Problem Solving Skills, Decision making skills, Strategic and analytical skills,
Report writing skills.
DUTIES : Provide effective facilities and auxiliary services management processes and
systems at service centres, monitor implementation of facilities Contracts and
Services, ensure provision of an efficient maintenance of PSC and Court
facilities, Monitor the provision of Infrastructure services, Supervise and
develop staff.
ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries, Mr N Naidoo Tel No: (010) 493 2649
HR Related Enquiries: Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email on the below-email addresses:
Gauteng: 2025/355OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Mpumalanga: 2025/356/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Free Sate: 2025/357/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Nothern Cape: 2025/358/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Western Cape: 2025/359/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Kwazulu Natal: 2025/360/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Eastern Cape 2025/361CJ@judiciary.org.za
North West: 2025/3362/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Limpopo: 2025/363/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals
POST 45/172 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONDITIONS OF SERVICES AND
REMUNERATION REF NO: 2025/354/OCJ
SALARY : R468 459 - R551 823 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma/Degree in Human
Resource Management/ Public Management, Personnel Management / Public
Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6, A minimum of three
(3) years’ experience in Human Resource Management environment of which
1 year should be on supervisory level and Valid driver’s license. Introductory
to PERSAL Certificate. 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.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the Legislation/
Prescript and framework governing the Public Service i.e., Public Service Act,
Public Service Regulation, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act,
Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, Collective
Agreements, Codes of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management
Act, knowledge of HRM policies, knowledge of leave absence in the Public
Service, GEHS, GEMS, and application of relevant legislative framework such
as Public Service Act, 1994, knowledge of HRM related standards, practices,
processes and procedure, knowledge of Government Employee Pension
Fund, Basic Conditions of employment Act 1997, Batho Pele principle,
knowledge of PERSAL System. Computer utilization, analytical thinking,
Problem solving skills, Decision making skills, Motivational skills, Planning and
analysing skills, Innovative, Leadership, Communication and Management of
human resources.
DUTIES : Ensure the administration of conditions of service and benefits for all
employees: Ensure the verification and implementation of housing allowance
applications received. Facilitate the implementation of the acting allowance
and 37% in lieu of benefits for employees appointed on contract. Ensure the
processing of relocations and resettlements benefits. Ensure compliance on
condition of service and benefits policies and DPSA Directives (PSCBC
Resolutions and Frameworks, systems and processes). Facilitate the
implementation of long service recognition for employees. Facilitate the
implementation of service termination due to resignations, retirements, death
and dismissals on PERSAL. facilitate the update of pension management
database. Ensure compliance of leave management processes: Ensure the
approval of leave transactions on PERSAL. Monitor applications for temporary
and permanent incapacity leave and ill health retirement in terms of PILIR
processes within the department. Create awareness for management and
employees on the implementation of the leave management according to
DPSA guidelines, systems and processes) to ensure consistency within OCJ.
Promote compliance with management policies and DPSA Directives (PSCBC
Resolutions and Frameworks, systems and processes). Provide advice on
leave management matters. Facilitate the implementation of new
appointments, transfers, promotions, movements and probations: Facilitate
the implementation of appointment or transfers of the recommended candidate
after selection process on PERSAL. Ensure all appointment / transfer records,
in line with the Appointment Check List. Facilitate the implementation of salary
structured packages for OSD, MMS and SMS employees. Create awareness
for management and employees on appointment processes to ensure timeous
appointment on PERSAL. Contribute towards the development of conditions
of service and benefits policies in line with legislative frameworks, systems and
processes: Conduct research and benchmark in line with best practices.
Develop and review the conditions of service and benefits policies in line with
Public Service Prescripts and DPSA guidelines. Review all the conditions of
service and benefits templates and SOP for approval. Implement conditions of
service and benefits policies and Facilitate the dissemination of policies on the
OCJ intranet.
ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries, Mr P Mokoena Tel No: (010) 493 2537
HR Related Enquiries: Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/354/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals
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 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. 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
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