The Office of the Chief Justice invites applications for several posts. Preference will be given to women, persons with disabilities, and youth, in line with employment equity objectives.
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Application documents: New Z83 form + comprehensive CV only (referees must be contactable and include phone numbers + email addresses)
File format: Submit documents in PDF and keep them in one folder as stated in the notice.
Important: Use the correct job title, office/centre, and reference number. Incomplete/unsigned Z83 forms may be disqualified.
Where to submit your application (by centre)
National Office (Midrand)
- Post to: Director: Human Resources, OCJ, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
- Hand deliver: 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre
- Post to: Provincial Head, OCJ, Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000
- Hand deliver: 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Gauteng: Pretoria High Court
- Post to: Provincial Head, OCJ, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000
- Hand deliver: 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg
KwaZulu-Natal/Durban
- Post to: Provincial Head, OCJ, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001
- Hand deliver: 1st Floor Office No 118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000
Available posts
Post 03/49: Law Researcher
Ref No: 2025/388/OCJ
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Western Cape Division of the High Court: Cape Town
Requirements
- LLB (or 4-year recognised legal qualification)
- Minimum 3 years’ legal research experience
- Knowledge of legal databases (domestic + international)
- Added advantage: valid driver’s licence and/or LLM
- Shortlisted candidates will do a practical exercise
Key duties
- Legal research for judges, prepare research memorandums
- Proofread judgments, verify references and footnotes
- Use track changes, draft speeches/notes/articles
- Track new developments in case law and jurisprudence
Applications: Email to 2025/388/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical: Mr S Coko (021) 480 2586 | HR: Mr SD Hlongwane (021) 469 40328
Post 03/50: Senior Human Resource Information Practitioner
Ref No: 2025/389/OCJ
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: National Office: Midrand
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in HR Management (or equivalent recognised by SAQA)
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience + PERSAL certificates
- Added advantage: valid driver’s licence
- Shortlisted candidates will do a practical exercise
Key duties
- Maintain OCJ information on PERSAL (structure, movements, job titles, codes)
- Maintain staff establishment (create/abolish positions, align organogram)
- Support Employment Equity planning, audits, reports, and committee work
- Support HR Planning strategies and committee coordination
Applications: Email to 2025/389/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Ms D Kupa / Mr A Khadambi (010) 493 8771
Post 03/51: Judge’s Secretary
Ref No: 2025/390/OCJ
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court: Durban
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Advantage: LLB / BA Law / BCom Law degree, or at least 20 LLB modules completed
- Minimum 1 year secretarial experience
- Added advantage: driver’s licence
- Practical exercise for shortlisted candidates
Key duties
- Judge’s diary, calls, visitors, correspondence, document control
- Typing judgments (incl. Dictaphone typing), filing and tracking court documents
- Prepare files/bench books, manage court roll admin, case calling/recording support
- Handle travel/logbook/admin claims support and weekly roll submissions
Applications: Email to 2025/390/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical: Ms K Marais (031) 492 4699 | HR: Ms SZ Mvuyana (031) 492 1721
Post 03/52: Judge’s Secretary (12-month non-renewable contract)
Ref No: 2025/391/OCJ
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 + 1–2 years secretarial experience + valid driver’s licence
- Advantage: LLB / Bachelor of Law / at least 20 LLB modules
- Practical exercise for shortlisted candidates
Key duties
- Similar to Post 03/51 (judge’s diary, judgments, filing, court roll prep, admin control)
- Support reserved judgment tracking and notifications, stakeholder coordination
- Court-ready file preparation and ongoing chambers administration
Applications: Email to 2025/391/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical: Ms M Campbell (012) 492 6799 | HR: Ms T Mbalekwa (010) 494 8515
Post 03/53: Human Resource Clerk
Ref No: 2025/392/OCJ
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: National Office: Midrand
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent
- No experience required (exposure is an advantage)
- Added advantage: HR Diploma (NQF 6), and/or PERSAL knowledge
- Skills: admin, communication, planning, computer skills, typing, basic numeracy
Key duties
- Admin support for recruitment, selection and appointments
- Support Conditions of Service administration
- Support HR records management and general HR admin
Applications: Email to 2025/392/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Mr A Khadambi (010) 493 8771