Judges Secretary x4, Registar x2 posts at Office of the Chief Justice for LLB graduates
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- Oct 26
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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 39/71 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/263/OCJ
(12 months non-renewable contract)
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The
successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Limpopo Division of The High Court: Thohoyandou
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate. A minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB or
Bachelor of Law Degree (results must accompany the application). A minimum
of one (1) year secretarial experience in a superior court environment. A valid
driver’s license. An LLB Degree will serve as an added advantage. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and Competencies:
Proficiency in English. Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability
to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Attention to detail.
Customer care service skills and excellent typing skills. Confidentiality and time
management. Computer literacy (MS Office) and research capabilities. 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 ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To
ensure that the appointments and meetings of the judge are diarized. To ensure
that the judgments are typed and correspondences are filed accordingly in the
right sections. To ensure that signed judgments and orders handed down in
court or virtually are sent to the typist and the library (judgment only). To ensure
that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to. To
ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and filed. To
ensure that stationery for the judge is ordered and collected. To ensure that the
court files are ready and the judge has all documents in the file on time as per
duty roster. To ensure that all files received from various section(s) are verified
by the Registrar of that section. To ensure that the reviews register is up to date
and signed on receipt and return of reviews to the Review Clerk. To ensure that
the register/template of the reserved judgment is updated notifying the
Statistics Officer as well as the office of the President when judgment has been
handed down. To ensure that the transcribed judgments from transcribers
reach the judges for approval and signature. To ensure that the Heads of
Arguments from various stakeholders are received, filed and verified. Informing
parties involved via e-mail and or telephonically of time and date when
reserved judgments will be handed down, further notifying them of how the
judgment will be handed down. To ensure that the bench book of the judge is
prepared and files are in court before the court starts or before the judge enters
the court. To ensure that all cases are called and recorded as per court roll.
Calling the case number and the parties’ names on record before judge can
allow parties to start with their matters. To ensure that the correct oath, ID or
declaration is administered in court, when required. To ensure that the exhibits
are handled, controlled and noted professionally and captured accordingly. To
ensure that the correct order is endorsed on the file and or on Caselines after
it was granted by the judge in court. To ensure that all travel and
accommodation arrangements are in order and made on time. To ensure that
the judge’s logbook is submitted on or before the 5th of every month to the
Transport Officer. To ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance 82
and/or service. To remind the judge of the invoices so that the submission of
the S&T claims can be processed. To ensure the submissions of cell phone
and data claims for process purposes. To ensure that court roll(s) is submitted
to the Statistical Officer. Adhere to prescripts, policies, procedures and
guidelines.
ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR related enquiries: Ms. R.F Mathobela Tel No: (015) 495 1758
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/263/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the employment
equity goals.
POST 39/72 : JUDGES SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/264/OCJ
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KZN Division of The High Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate, a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA
or Bachelor Law Degree. A minimum of two (2) secretarial experience a valid
driver’s license, an LLB Degree, Bachelor Law Degree will serve as an added
advantage and results must accompany the application, shortlisted candidates
will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in
English. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Administration and
organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to meet strict
deadlines and to work under pressure, attention to details, customer care
service skills and excellent typing skills, confidentiality and time management.
Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities 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 general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or
format) of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written
by or assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to
the Judge. Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the
Judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments,
meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements.
Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order
made by Judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents
to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court
cases after hours or on circuit court and ensure integrity of such recordings.
Store, keep and file court records safely. Accompany the Judge to the court.
Compile court statistics daily. Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and
driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned
Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours,
financial disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments
for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of
Judge’s library and updating of documentation. Execute legal research as
directed by the Judge and comply with departmental prescripts, policies,
procedures and guidelines.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 5562
HR Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/264/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the employment
equity goals.
POST 39/73 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/269/OCJ
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal Division of The High Court: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12, LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an
LLB, BA/BCOM Law degree. A minimum of two years secretarial experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. A valid driver’s
license. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written),
Administration skills, Planning and Organizational skills, Exceptional
Interpersonal skills, Customer service skills, Excellent Typing skills including
Dictaphone typing, Time Management skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Programs, Research capabilities, Problem solving, Good Judgment and
Decision-Making skills, Proficiency in English, Display maturity, Assertiveness
and Confidence to interact at all Levels, Maintain Positive attitude, Good
Interpersonal Relations with ability to Take charge, Able to work under pressure
, Ability to multitask , Ability to take charge, Flexible, Patience and kindness,
Professionalism, Maintain a positive attitude. 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 Secretarial support to the Judiciary: Diarize the appointments and
meetings of the Judge, type and file the judgments, ensure the Judgments that
are handed down (delivered), signed draft orders granted in court or virtually
are sent to the Typist for scanning, upload unto Case-lines/Court-Online and
the Library, ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are
attended to, record all incoming and outgoing documents, order and collect
stationery for the Judge. Provide support functions to Civil, Criminal and review
matters/courts and case allocations in chambers: Collect the files before the
commencement of a criminal matter from the Registrar’s office at the Criminal
section, keep update the register of reviews and sign on receipt to return the
reviews to the Clerk, ensure that the register/template of the reserved
judgement is updated and notify the Statistics Officer and the office of the
Judge President when judgment has been handed down, ensure that the
transcribed judgements from transcribers reach the Judges for approval and
signature, prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and
distribute to stakeholders, ensure that the Heads of Arguments from various
stakeholders are available to the Judge as per the filing that was done. Provide
support functions to civil / criminal courts: Ensure that the bench book of the
Judge is prepared and files are taken by Ushers to Court before the
commencement of the proceedings, ensure that all stakeholders involved are
present in court before commencement of proceedings, ensure that all cases
are called on record as per the court roll by means of calling the case number
and the parties’ names, before a Judge can allow parties to start with their
matters, administer the correct Oath ID or declaration in court, when required,
ensure that in the Criminal Court exhibits are handled, controlled and noted
professionally. Provide general administrative support to the Judiciary: ensure
that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order and attend to sign
the documents for approval, ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on
or before the 5th of every month to the Transport Officer, Ensure that the car is
booked for either maintenance and service, receive the pre-authorisation for
the Judge’s vehicle, remind Judge of the invoices so that the submission of the
S&T claims can be processed, Ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G
data claims for process purposes, ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in
the Judges library are attended to (in dispute)
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 345 8211
HR enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/269/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 39/74 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/270/OCJ
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Constitutional Court: Braamfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Driver’s Licence. An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules
completed towards an LLB, BA (Law), BCom Law degree, Knowledge of Court
Online system, and a minimum of one-year secretarial experience will serve as
an added advantage. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing
test. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written),
Administration skills, Planning and Organisational skills, Exceptional
Interpersonal skills, Customer service skills, Excellent Typing skills including
Dictaphone typing, Time Management skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Programs, Research capabilities, Problem solving, Good Judgment and
Decision-Making skills, Proficiency in English, Display maturity, Assertiveness
and Confidence to interact at all Levels, Maintain Positive attitude, Good
Interpersonal Relations with ability to Take charge, Able to work under
pressure, Ability to multitask, Ability to take charge, Flexible, Patience and
kindness, Professionalism, Maintain a positive attitude.
DUTIES : Provide general secretarial/administration duties to the DCJ. Typing (or
Formatting) of draft memorandum decisions, opinions or judgments entries
written by or assigned by the DCJ. Manage and type correspondence, draft
directions, and judgments for the DCJ. Arrange and Diarise appointments,
meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements.
Update files and chamber documents and provide such copies of documents
as is necessary, to the Registrar. Store, keep and file court records safely.
Manage the DCJ’s vehicle logbook. Compile data, statistical reports, and
documents for the DCJ and Registry section as and when this is required.
Manage expense reports, financial disclosure statements, and case
management reports.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms. Z Sondlo Tel No: (011) 359 7458
HR enquiries: Ms. K Mokgatlhe Tel No: (011) 359 7575
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/270/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 39/75 : REGISTRAR REF NO: 2025/271/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 determination
of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an LLB degree or four (4) year legal qualification at (NQF level 7)
and A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience obtained after qualification.
Superior Court or litigation experience will be added advantage and a Valid
code B or code EB driver license. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of
registry duties, Knowledge of Case Flow Management, legislative framework
governing the public service, storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the
working environment, Batho Pele Principles, excellent communication skills
(verbal and written), computer literacy, numerical skills, planning, organizing
skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, interpersonal skills, conflict
management skills, time management skills, decision making skills, analytical
skills, honesty and integrity, resilience, attention to detail, flexibility, strong work
ethics, professionalism, time bound, meticulous, honesty/Trustworthy and
Observance of confidentiality.
DUTIES : Process default judgments to enhance efficiency of the court in handling of
quasi- judicial functions: Determine whether pleadings/ processes comply with
the court rules, consider applications for default judgment (Rule 31[5]) – by
applying Court rules and regulations, case law, discretion and knowledge,
capture accurate outcome of discretion applied on the file cover, ensure
circulation of the outcome to the relevant litigating party, capture and update
accurate Default applications register and data tool registered in the Office
daily, verify data and submit reporting tool on percentage of default judgments
granted by Registrars to the Statistician. execute taxations to enhance
efficiency of the court in handling of quasi-judicial functions: Determine whether
pleadings/ processes comply with the court rules, tax bills of cost - by hearing
arguments from the parties and apply discretion and knowledge to the
reasonable litigation costs. Process and finalize Opposed and Unopposed
Taxations in accordance with SOP, deal with and finalize taxation reviews (Rule
48) through the drafting of stated cases, replies, and submission to the
Judiciary, finalize taxation reviews (Rule 48) through the drafting of stated
cases, replies, and submission to the Judiciary, capture and update accurate
Bills of costs registered and data tools in the Office, submit reporting Tool on
Taxations to the Statistician, verify data and submit reporting taxations dealt
with by Registrars to the Statistician. Manage criminal/civil process to enhance
efficiency of the court: Analyse statistical data to assess trends and devise
strategies to address identified risk factors, resolve Presidential Hotline queries
and chapter 9 institution enquiries, co-ordinate and report on the provision of
support staff in Court Rooms and Registrars supporting offices, manage the
collation of performance information/ data/ Statistics for purpose of reporting
as per Reporting Tools, Maintain and update manual registers for Audit of
reported Performance information. Supervise and develop staff: Ensure
general supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control
on the work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead
supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work, manage performance,
conduct and discipline of employees, ensure that all employees are trained and
developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and
effectively, develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to
ensure efficient and effective functioning, address enquiries and provide advice
and guidance on asset allocation and control.
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 2025/271/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 39/76 : REGISTRAR REF NO: 2025/265/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 determination
of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : North West Division of The High Court: Mmabatho
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 legal profession. MR4: LLB Degree or
equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in legal
profession. MR5: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 14 years post
qualification experience in 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: Mr O Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7064
HR Enquiries: Ms K Zwane Tel No: (018) 397 7114
APPLICATIONS : applications can be sent via email at 2025/265/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
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