The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting passionate and qualified individuals to apply for key vacancies within the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. If you have a strong commitment to public service, legal research, case administration, or judicial support, this is your chance to join South Africa’s judicial system at the highest level. Applications close on 11 July 2025.
Vacancy Details
| Employer | Office of the Chief Justice |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 11 July 2025 |
| Location | Supreme Court of Appeal, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa |
Post Title: Court Manager (Ref No: 2025/151/OCJ)
Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (Level 11, all-inclusive package)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and a 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Management, Public Admin, or Law (NQF 6)
- Minimum 6 years’ experience, 3 at assistant director/junior management level
- Valid driver’s license
Duties:
- Lead strategic and operational management at the Supreme Court of Appeal
- Oversee case flow, HR, contracts, and risk management
- Ensure effective facilities and security services
- Enhance stakeholder engagement and court performance
Application Email: 2025/151/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post Title: Law Researcher (13 Posts) (Ref No: 2025/153/OCJ)
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 9)
Requirements:
- LLB or equivalent 4-year legal qualification
- Minimum 3 years of legal research experience
- Valid driver’s license
- LLM and SCA experience advantageous
Duties:
- Conduct in-depth legal research for judges
- Draft comprehensive legal memoranda
- Proofread judgments and ensure referencing accuracy
- Monitor developments in case law and jurisprudence
Application Email: 2025/153/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post Title: Judges Secretary (12 Posts) (Ref No: 2025/154/OCJ)
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 7)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and at least 20 completed LLB modules
- 2 years’ secretarial experience
- Valid driver’s license
- LLB Degree and SCA experience advantageous
Duties:
- Manage judge’s diary and court files
- Type and prepare judgments
- Handle all communication, appointments, and filing
- Coordinate court logistics and case scheduling
Application Email: 2025/154/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post Title: Registrar (2 Posts) (Ref No: 2025/155/OCJ)
Salary:
- MR3: R324 579 – R371 121
- MR4: R388 392 – R444 075
- MR5: R464 634 – R1 111 323 (based on experience)
Requirements:
- LLB Degree or equivalent
- Post-qualification experience required depending on level:
- MR3: 2 years
- MR4: 8 years
- MR5: 14 years
- Valid driver’s license
Duties:
- Manage case flow and initiate court proceedings
- Authenticate legal documents and supervise staff
- Execute quasi-judicial functions (e.g., taxation of bills, warrants)
- Compile court statistics and manage case records
Application Email: 2025/155/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
How to Apply
Submit your applications in PDF format using the new Z83 application form and a detailed CV via:
- Email: Use the relevant email provided for each post above
- Hand Delivery: Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein
- Post: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300
Download the new Z83 form from www.judiciary.org.za or the DPSA website