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Handyman x5, Security x2, Food Aid x1 posts at Office of Chief Justice for unskilled candidates (ABET)

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

Gauteng/Land Court Randburg/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

North West/ Mmabatho: 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, Mafikeng.

Free State High Court: 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.

Northern Cape: Kimberly: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver applications to the Northern cape division of the High Court, Corner sol plaatjie Drive, Kimberly

KwaZulu-Natal/ 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.

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 : 28 November 2025


POST 42/108 : FOOD SERVICE AID REF NO: 2025/325/OCJ

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be

required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela

REQUIREMENTS : (ABET) (NQF level 2). Matric certificate or equivalent qualifications will serve

as an added advantage. Experience in a hospitality environment will serve as

an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of relevant legislation

Good Interpersonal skills, Good Communication skills (verbal and written),

Planning and organizing skills, Problem solving and analysis, Time

management, Client Orientation and Customer focus, Decision making skills,

Listening skills.

DUTIES : Effective cleaning services. Clean kitchen utensils and equipment. Provide

catering support services. Keep stock of kitchen utensils and equipment. Apply

hygiene and safety measures. Maintain quality control measures of all food

provided. Remove garbage disposal. Render household duties. Prepare food,

snacks and beverages (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar and cold drinks). Set up

and convey crockery, cutlery and equipment to dining areas. Serve food,

beverages and wash dishes. Control food supplies and report waste and

losses. Perform client satisfaction surveys and plate waste duties in line with

the SOP for food services. Ensure serviceability of equipment and report any

defects or shortage. Set tables including decoration. Ensure only authorized

personnel have access to the kitchen and consume meals. Apply safety

measures in the work environment. Adhere to elementary control measures

and standard operating procedures. Remove all kitchen waste. Wash the

freezer to ensure clean packing of food. Pack supplies received in the food

storage areas.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries Ms E Smith Tel No: (013) 758 0000

HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/325/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental

Employment Equity goals.



POST 42/109 : SECURITY OFFICER (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be

required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela Ref No: 2025/326/OCJ

Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middleburg Ref No: 2025/327/OCJ

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 (Abet level 2). Relevant experience required. Grade 12 Certificate

will be an added advantage/a driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Basic Security Officer’s course registered with PSIRA. 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

Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related

legislations. Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of control

and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security

procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the

authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the

relevant emergency procedures. Batho Pele Principles. Interpersonal skills.

Client service skills. Listening skills. Problem solving skills. Decision making

skills. Good communication skills. Computer skills. Facilitating skills.

DUTIES : Perform access control functions. Determine whether visitors have

appointments/or the service that visitor requires. Contact the relevant

employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service

delivery point. Ensure that the admission control register is completed and

issue admission control documents/ cards as required. Utilise walk-through

metal detector for the effectiveness of access control. Ensure that unauthorised

persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises. Report all

the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor. Ensure

that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or

premises unauthorised. Ensure that the registers control the movement of

equipment, stores and documents are completed. Ensure that no equipment,

stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised.

Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises. Gather information and

report on missing and stolen equipment and stores. Handle documents at

points of entry according to classification and the prescripts. Operate control

room security equipment’s. Monitor all movements, events, and activities within

the department's premises using CCTV equipment’s. Ensure that security

system is in good working condition. Report all incidents monitored, report to

the supervisor. Monitor all access points for effective access control. Report all

identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office

security. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building/ and

the primes patrols to identify and check. Apply emergency procedures (in

situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and

department management. Monitor and respond to alarm system. Ensure all

incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers. Ensure that recorded

information is correct. Update the information on the occurrence book/register

as and when required. Liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded.

perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries Ms E Smith Tel No: (013) 758 0000

HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: Mpumalanga Division of The High Court:

Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middleburg, Ref No:

NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental

Employment Equity goals



POST 42/110 : HANDYMAN (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be

required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela Ref No: 2025/328/OCJ

Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middelburg Ref No: 2025/329/OCJ

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be

semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry

or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be

physical healthy. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health

and safety act. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power

tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word

processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office

Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, 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, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Selfmanagement, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time

bound, Assertive and Flexible.

DUTIES : Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and

when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and

repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on

all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and

drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the

Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and

specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered.

Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the

supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment,

Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service

providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers,

Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen,

restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks,

Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure

that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the

building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and

contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on

infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries Ms DY Seswene Tel No: (013) 492 2213

HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: Mpumalanga Division of The High Court:

Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middelburg Ref No:

NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental

Employment Equity goals.



POST 42/111 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/330/OCJ

(03 Year Fixed Term Contract)

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be

required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Northern Cape Division of The High Court: Kimberley

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be

semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry

or mechanical, must be willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must

be physical healthy. A trade certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying,

carpentry or mechanical will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and

Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act. Skills and

Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the

MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point

and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building

infrastructures layouts, 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, Typing skills,

Customer services orientation, Self-management, Self-motivated, Creative

thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.

DUTIES : Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and

when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and

repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on

all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and

drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the

Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and

specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered.

Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the

supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment,

Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service

providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers,

Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen,

restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks,

Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure

that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the

building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and

contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on

infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr F Wilkinson Tel No: (053) 492 3553

Hr Related Enquiries: Ms RP Netshivhale Tel No: (053) 493 3535

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/330/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental

Employment Equity goals.



POST 42/112 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/331/OCJ

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be

required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : North West Division of The High Court: Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be

semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry

or mechanical, must be willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must

be physical healthy. A trade certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying,

carpentry or mechanical will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and

Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act. Skills and

Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the

MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point

and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building

infrastructures layouts, 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, Typing skills,

Customer services orientation, Self-management, Self-motivated, Creative

thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.

DUTIES : Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and

when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and

repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on

all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and

drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the

Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and

specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered.

Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the

supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment,

Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service

providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers,

Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen,

restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks,

Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure

that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the

building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and

contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on

infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court

ENQUIRIES : Technical Enquiries: Ms. L Makula Tel No: (018) 397 7000/ 7064

HR Related Enquiries: Ms. KE Zwane Tel No: (018) 397 7114/ 7064

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/331/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental

Employment Equity goals.



POST 42/113 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/332/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: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be

semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry

or mechanical, must be willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must

be physical healthy. A trade certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying,

carpentry or mechanical will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and

Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act. Skills and

Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the

MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point

and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building

infrastructures layouts, 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, Typing skills,

Customer services orientation, Self-management, Self-motivated, Creative

thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.

DUTIES : Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and

when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and

repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on

all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and

drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the

Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and

specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered.

Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the

supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment,

Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service

providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers,

Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen,

restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks,

Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure

that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the

building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and

contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on

infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court

ENQUIRIES : Technical Enquiries: Ms. PN Shandu Tel No: (012) 315 7602

HR Related Enquiries: Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/332/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 69 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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