Clerks x6 posts at Office of the Chief Justice for unskilled candidates (Grade 12 Only)
- Career Exibs SA
- Oct 26, 2025
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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)/ 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
Gauteng/Land Court Randburg/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
Limpopo/ Polokwane/ Thohoyandou: 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
North West/ 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.
KwaZulu-Natal/ 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.
Mpumalanga/ Middelburg/Mbombela: 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.
CLOSING DATE : 14 November 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
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
POST 39/77 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2025/272/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance
CENTRE : Mbombela High Court
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12, No experience required. Driver’s license 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, 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, selfmotivated, accuracy , ability to work independently, attention to detail,
teamwork and Flexible.
DUTIES : Rendering effective and efficient case flow management support service to the
Court. Attend to all stakeholders’ enquiries and correspondence. Ensure proper
filing and safekeeping of all court records. Proper Administration of all appeal
and petition processes. Ensuring proper receipt, processing administration and
filing of all appeals and applications for Leave to appeal. Provide administrative
support in the Registrar`s office. Prepare, analyse and submit court statistics.
Maintain and keep all registers for civil and criminal matters including the
provisional rolls. Upload and update case information on registrar’s tools, court
online and Caseline. Render efficient and effective support services to the
court. Issue court processes at the General Office including online. Render
case management duties. Attend and oversee to public queries. Filing and
archiving civil processes. Provide any other administrative support in general
as required by the Chief Registrar or Court Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Mr. M Masekoameng Tel No: (013) 758 0000
HR enquiries: Mr. SJ Zwane Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/272/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 39/78 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2025/273/OCJ (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate, No experience required. A three-year relevant
qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized
by SAQA will be an added advantage. Driver’s license 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, 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, selfmotivated, accuracy, ability to work independently, attention to detail, teamwork
and Flexible.
DUTIES : Perform clerical and administrative work within the Court: Register/ allocate
case numbers to all pleadings and court documents received, ensure that the
files have been served on all parties concerned, draw up files for the
litigants/Attorney, Update the file of return service/s proof services and Safekeep and dispose of case records. Handle court’s request files: Retrieve the
requested file and make the file available to the requester, attend to queries
from parties and members of the public, record documents received, ensure
systematically recording of court files, keep record of requests received from
litigants. Render case management duties: Attend to case management and
set down notice, implement case management practices (placing request
forms in the space of a file that has been requested, complete and file the
movement sheet), monitor files and records as per the case Management.
Provide support with administrative registrar: Submit leave forms to HR for
compliance, maintain and keep all registers for filing and archiving, comply with
the telephone prescripts and leave policies, prepare and sign performance
agreement timeously.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms N Shandu Tel No: (012) 315 7602
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/273/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 39/79 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (CRT) REF NO: 2025/274/OCJ
(12 months non-renewable Contract)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The
successful candidate will be required to sign a performance.
CENTRE : Limpopo Division of The High Court: Thohoyandou
REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 certificate. No experience required. A valid driver’s license will be
an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the digital
recording process e.g. system tests, recording equipment is properly
functional, fault reports, Knowledge of court proceeding, digital filing system,
manual filing system, Technical Skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal
relations , Typing, Computer literacy (MS Office), Problems solving skills,
Administration skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work under
pressure, Team participation, Understanding of confidentiality in Government,
Flexible and Attention to detail. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a preentry 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 pre-recording of court proceedings: Check
the readiness of the court prior the court proceedings, Test the CRT machine
(Circuit court and local court) and reports all faults detected on the machine,
capture cases set down on the CRT machine and the court book/J406, Preschedule the cases prior to commencement of the court proceedings. Proper
recording of court proceedings: Record court proceedings as per the level of
court, Add parties’ details per court appearance and add related annotations
for the case type in session, Pause and resume the recorder during court
session breaks, and stop at the end of the day, Set up and operate the
equipment for testifying in the Children’s court, Annotate all the postponed
cases, Conduct regular backups of data and transfer court recordings at the
end of the week, Utilise the headphones to monitor accurate recording of the
court proceedings. Perform playback events during or after the session: Attend
to request for playback to verify court orders and download to CD/USB,
Retrieve and download cases on request, Playback the court recoding to detect
any discrepancies on the recordings, Inform the Judge immediately when
discrepancies are detected. Attend to general administrative functions for court
administration: File and check audio CD’s in the strong room/Court Recording
Technology office, submit work performed at the circuit court immediately upon
arrival, Update backups of audio CD’s, Download CD’s for transcription for the
travelling to circuit courts in advance.
ENQUIRIES : HR Enquiries: Ms RF Mathobela/ Ms EM Ramaphakela Tel No: (015) 498
1758/1744
Technical enquiries: Mr. BM Tjiane Tel No: (015) 495 1447
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/274/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
POST 39/80 : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK REF NO: 2025/275/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance
CENTRE : Land Court: Randburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12, No experience required. A driver’s license will be added as an
advantage. Skills and Competencies: Basic knowledge of financial functions,
practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate
financial statistics, Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial,
legislation, procedures and Treasury regulations (PFMA, PSA, DFI),
Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (BAS), Basic knowledge of
work procedures in terms of work environment, Knowledge of legislative
framework governing the public sector, 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. 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 : Capture invoices and creation of Creditor Payment Advises: Verify the invoices
on quantity, price, VAT, item description and supplier details to” address and
the VAT registration number, where applicable, Capture correct information on
JYP which will be defaulted to the Creditor payment advice, Attach all the
relevant prescript documentation to the Creditor Payment Advice, Maintain a
computerised or manual register of all payments processed to track the status
of such invoices, Provide pertinent information on the state of Department’s
creditors to the DCO and Director Finance, Maintain and update the
Procurement Status Report with detail of the relevant transactions. Render
demand and acquisition clerical support, Carryout and Implement preference
points system with appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential
procurement policy objectives, provide secretariat or logistical support during
the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process, Check If there is a VAT
number, distribute store items to the end-user in the absence of the responsible
person, Maintain a PCC file with all the relevant documents. Process Purchase
Orders (PO): Verify if contract existing in a PO should be placed for the item
on contract, Verify and capture source documents and place the order with the
supplier, Verify the price on the quotation or competitive bidding method of
procurement should be applied within the delegated authority, Draft Letters of
Awards in cases of the unavailability of JYP and other urgent circumstances.
Send properly signed purchase orders in regard of all goods and service
requests to suppliers which is endorse with the official stamp. Render and
record all procurement transactions: Provide support in monthly reporting for
supply chain management department, administer supply chain day-to-day
duties for procurement of goods and services, ensure proper filling, recording
and safe keeping of documents for audit purposes and administration of stores
and Compile SCM reports on orders issued.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 6316
HR Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/275/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals
POST 39/81 : DATA CAPTURER REF NO: 2025/276/OCJ
SALARY : R193 359 - R227 766 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance
CENTRE : Land Court: Randburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF level 4). No experience required and A driver’s license will
serve as an added as an advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of
clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, Knowledge and
understanding of legal framework governing the public service, Knowledge of
administrative principles and procedures, Knowledge of a variety of MS Excel
Spreadsheet functions, data input, Power Point and Outlook, excel autofill and
formulas, formatting cells, number formatting, sort, and filter, Batho Pele
Principles, Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel, Communication skills
(verbal and written), Technical skill, Time management, Interpersonal and
diplomacy skills, Computer Literacy skills, Organisations skills, Problem
solving skills, Planning skills, Customer services orientation, Selfmanagement, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time
bound, Assertive, Flexible and Confidentiality.
DUTIES : Render data capturing service: Capture data from available records into the
required formats e.g. databases, table and spreadsheets, verify query missing
data and errors observed during data entry, Review and validate all data from
the records, conduct regular data backups, provide information to components,
Capture applications on a master list database. Conduct personnel suitability
verification process: Capture fingerprints for the candidates invited for
interviews and upload to the system, conduct personal suitability checks
(criminal, citizen ship, reference checks and verifications of qualifications) for
recommended candidate, Receive the outcomes from the service provider and
consolidate verified data, compile a report based on the outcome (negative) of
the service provider to vetting for further investigation. Provide administration
support services within the sub directorate: Conduct safe keeping for all data
captured document of recruitment and selection, Keep and maintain all
recruitment and selection records accurately according to the Recruitment and
Selection Check List and Appointment Check List, Open office files for all
advertised positions, File and archive old applications, Provide secretariat
support services to the meetings, Provide support with stationery supplies
within the sub-directorate. Collate, analyse and interpret statistics: Apply
standing, policies and procedures/guidelines for the interpretation of data,
Prepare information and data from a specific project, Analyze data by
identifying trends and patterns specific and Produce reports that are practical,
accurate and reliable.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi Tel No: (010) 493 6316
HR Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/276/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
POST 39/82 : MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/266/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 - R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 10 or ABET (NQF level 2) certificate and a driver’s license. A minimum
of one (1) year driving experience in corporate driving will be an added
advantage. Skills and Competencies: Sound organizational skills, Good people
skills, Basic written Communication skills, Computer literate (MS Office), Good
Communication skills, Report writing skills, listening skills, Problem solving and
Analysis, Time Management, Client Orientation, Customer Focus. Knowledge
of the procedures to operate the motor vehicle, prescripts for the correct
utilisation of the motor vehicle and procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle
is maintained properly. Flexible, Ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines, Creative and innovative, Confidence, Team work, Accountability and
Attention to detail.
DUTIES : Perform messenger functions: Sort and arrange correspondences in the
registry, record and control correspondence register, sort mail, files, documents
and parcels, record contents and physical addresses in the delivery
book/register. Gather and distribute mails and files: Collect, distribute and
circulate correspondences (mail, parcels, documents and files), collect and
deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to/from addressor, collect sealed and
addressed items, ensure that the recipients sign on the delivery book/register.
Perform general office assistant tasks, make copies, fax and shred documents,
handle routine and ad-hoc administrative tasks i.e. collect office consumables,
ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents, maintain
accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i.e. log official trips. Monitor the
State of the vehicle: Ensure that state vehicle is roadworthy, report any
accidents and incidents on the vehicle’s conditions report, issue the officials
with trip authority and book vehicle for service.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms. M Tshilongo Tel No: (010) 494 8440
HR enquiries: Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/266/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals
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