The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to join courts in Gauteng (Land Court Randburg), KwaZulu-Natal (Durban), and Mpumalanga (Mbombela). If you’re passionate about court administration and public service, apply before 12 September 2025.
| Employer: | Office of the Chief Justice |
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| Closing Date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Land Court Randburg (Gauteng); Durban, KwaZulu-Natal; Mbombela, Mpumalanga |
Available Posts
Post Title: Chief Registrar — Ref No: 2025/215/OCJ (MR6)
Centre: Land Court Randburg
Salary: R586 956 – R1 386 972 per annum (OSD), plus performance agreement
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and LLB / 4-year legal qualification (SAQA-recognised)
- Minimum 8 years’ post-graduate legal experience as a Registrar (service certificates required if shortlisted)
- Valid driver’s licence
- Advantage: LLM
- Skills: Advanced court & case-flow management, drafting/report writing, stakeholder management, HR management, training facilitation, conflict management, strong communication (written & verbal), computer literacy, attention to detail, planning & control
Duties:
- Mentor and advise on tracking and progression of cases from initiation to finalisation
- Drive case-flow management and implement directives of the President of the Land Court of Appeal
- Draft/advise on court rules & practice directives to improve efficiency
- Compile training manuals and train registrars/clerks
- Manage SLA frameworks, strategic court-efficiency projects, information & records, and support staff
- Safeguard case records and ensure excellent customer service delivery outcomes
Applications: Email one PDF to: 2025/215/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical — Ms N Mhlambi (010) 493 5664 | HR — Ms T Mbalekwa (010) 494 8515
Post Title: Registrar’s Clerk — Ref No: 2025/216/OCJ (Re-advertisement)
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court: Durban
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 (or equivalent). A 3-year relevant qualification (NQF 6, 360 credits) is an advantage
- No experience required
- Skills: Knowledge of registry processes, filing/records, storage & retrieval, PAIA, National Archives, MS Office, numeracy, communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, admin
Duties:
- Perform clerical and administrative functions within the High Court
- Handle case files & requests, support case-flow management and appeal/petition processes
- Ensure proper filing, safekeeping, receipt & processing of appeals and leave-to-appeal applications
- Attend to stakeholder enquiries and general administrative duties
Applications: Email one PDF to: 2025/216/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical — Ms M Ries (031) 493 1723 | HR — Ms SZ Mvuyana (031) 493 1723
Post Title: Telecom Operator — Ref No: 2025/217/OCJ
Centre: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 (or equivalent). Basic Computer Certificate and driver’s licence are advantageous
- No experience required
- Skills: Switchboard/telephony operations, MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), office admin, statistics, Batho Pele principles, alarm/switchboard system handling, strong communication
Duties:
- Maintain and operate the switchboard and telephone systems; provide messaging services
- Keep the telephone directory/database up to date
- Log and report faults to service providers and the Information Services unit
- Administer telephone accounts and provide accurate information to clients
Applications: Email one PDF to: 2025/217/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical — Ms JM Shongwe (013) 758 0000 | HR — Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko (013) 758 0000
Post Title: Messenger — Ref No: 2025/218/OCJ
Centre: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela
Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
Requirements:
- Grade 10 / ABET Level 2 (Grade 12 is an advantage)
- Valid driver’s licence
- Skills: Basic computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word), communication, customer service, interpersonal, conflict management, strong work ethic & motivation
Duties:
- Distribute and collect mail (including post bags) and maintain the mail register
- Transport officials to various destinations; deliver urgent/hand-delivered mail
- Safeguard correspondence and drive court vehicles as required
Applications: Email one PDF to: 2025/218/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical — Ms JM Shongwe (013) 758 0000 | HR — Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko (013) 758 0000
Regional Postal / Hand-Delivery Addresses (if not emailing)
- Durban (KZN): Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001 | Hand-deliver: 1st Floor, Office 118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000
- Gauteng / Land Court Randburg: Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000 | Hand-deliver: 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg
- Mpumalanga / Mbombela: Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211 | Hand-deliver: OCJ Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200
Application Notes (Z83 & Compliance)
- Use the New Z83 form (downloadable from the OCJ or DPSA websites) and submit with a recent comprehensive CV (with contactable referees).
- Send documents as one PDF. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies of qualifications/other documents before interview day.
- Foreign qualifications: SAQA evaluation required. Dual citizens: Police Clearance from country of origin (when shortlisted).
- All posts are subject to personnel suitability checks (criminal, financial, qualifications, citizenship, employment verification).
- If not contacted within 3 months after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.
How to apply (Official site)
To apply and for more details visit Office of the Chief Justice official website (forms, Z83 and updates):
Office of the Chief Justice