The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is recruiting entry-level and support professionals to help deliver efficient court services countrywide. Preference will be given to women, persons with disabilities, and youth in line with Employment Equity. Apply on or before 14 November 2025.
| Employer: | Office of the Chief Justice |
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| Closing Date: | 14 November 2025 |
| Location: | Johannesburg (Gauteng), Pretoria (Gauteng), Randburg (Land Court), Mbombela (Mpumalanga), Thohoyandou (Limpopo), Midrand/Braamfontein for national submissions |
Available Posts
Registrar’s Clerk – Mbombela High Court
Ref: 2025/272/OCJ • Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 (Level 05) • Centre: Mbombela
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence an advantage. Knowledge of registry, filing, records/storage and retrieval, PAIA & National Archives, Batho Pele; MS Office; strong admin, time management, accuracy and stakeholder service.
Duties: Case-flow support; handle enquiries/correspondence; file & safeguard court records; administer appeals/petitions and leave-to-appeal; update Registrar’s tools/Court Online/CaseLines; issue processes (including online); stats & register upkeep; public queries; filing/archiving; general admin for Chief Registrar/Court Manager.
Enquiries: Technical: Mr M Masekoameng (013) 758 0000 • HR: Mr SJ Zwane (013) 758 0000
Applications (email): 2025/272/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Registrar’s Clerk (X2) – Gauteng Division, Pretoria
Ref: 2025/273/OCJ • Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 (Level 05) • Centre: Pretoria
Requirements: Grade 12 (3-year NQF6/360-credit qualification an advantage); driver’s licence an advantage. As above (registry, filing, PAIA, MS Office, admin).
Duties: Register/allocate case numbers; ensure service of files; draw up files; maintain proof of service; safekeep/dispose records; retrieve/request files and manage requests; case-management/set-down notices; movement sheets; monitor files; admin support to Registrar; registers/archiving; telephone/leave compliance; sign performance agreement on time.
Enquiries: Technical: Ms N Shandu (012) 315 7602 • HR: Ms T Mbalekwa (010) 494 8515
Applications (email): 2025/273/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Administration Clerk (CRT) – 12-Month Contract
Ref: 2025/274/OCJ • Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 (Level 05) + 37% in lieu of benefits • Centre: Limpopo Division, Thohoyandou
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence an advantage. Knowledge of court proceedings, Court Recording Technology (CRT), digital & manual filing; MS Office; typing; strong technical/admin and problem-solving skills; confidentiality. Shortlisted candidates will complete a pre-entry practical exercise.
Duties: Pre-recording readiness (test CRT, capture set-downs); record proceedings, annotate, pause/resume for adjournments, weekly backups & transfer; playback on request, download to CD/USB; detect/report discrepancies; manage CDs/backups; handle transcription requests; attend queries; arrange travel for circuit courts.
Enquiries: HR: Ms RF Mathobela / Ms EM Ramaphakela (015) 498 1758/1744 • Technical: Mr BM Tjiane (015) 495 1447
Applications (email): 2025/274/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Supply Chain Management Clerk – Land Court, Randburg
Ref: 2025/275/OCJ • Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 (Level 05) • Centre: Randburg
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence an advantage. Basic financial/SCM knowledge (PFMA, PSA, DFI, Treasury Regs), BAS, MS Teams; data capture & stats; planning, reporting, public relations; pre-entry practical assessment for shortlisted candidates.
Duties: Verify/capture invoices and create Creditor Payment Advices on JYP; maintain payment registers & procurement status; demand & acquisition support (PPPFA points, BSC/BEC logistics, PCC file); process purchase orders/letters of award; monthly SCM reporting; records management and audit-ready files; stores administration.
Enquiries: Technical: Ms N Mhlambi (010) 493 6316 • HR: Ms T Mbalekwa (010) 494 8515
Applications (email): 2025/275/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Data Capturer – Land Court, Randburg
Ref: 2025/276/OCJ • Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 (Level 04) • Centre: Randburg
Requirements: Grade 12; driver’s licence an advantage. Clerical/data-capture skills; MS Word/Excel (functions, formulas, sorting/filtering), PowerPoint, Outlook; understanding of Public Service legal framework and Batho Pele; accuracy, confidentiality, analysis and reporting.
Duties: Capture/verify data into databases/spreadsheets; validate & back up data; master list maintenance; personnel suitability checks (capture fingerprints, criminal/citizenship/qualification/reference checks), consolidate outcomes and compile reports; safe-keep recruitment records; meeting secretariat; stationery support; compile statistics & reports.
Enquiries: Technical: Ms N Mhlambi (010) 493 6316 • HR: Ms T Mbalekwa (010) 494 8515
Applications (email): 2025/276/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Messenger – Gauteng Division, Johannesburg
Ref: 2025/266/OCJ • Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 (Level 03) • Centre: Johannesburg
Requirements: Grade 10/ABET (NQF2) and driver’s licence; 1 year corporate driving experience an advantage. Knowledge of vehicle operation & utilisation, document movement control; MS Office; client service, time management, teamwork, attention to detail.
Duties: Sort/record mail and parcels; collect/distribute files, documents and correspondence (obtain signatures); copying/faxing/shredding; control movement of documents; consumables collection; maintain trip sheets/logs; ensure state vehicle is roadworthy; report incidents and book services.
Enquiries: Technical: Ms M Tshilongo (010) 494 8440 • HR: Ms T Mbalekwa (010) 494 8515
Applications (email): 2025/266/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
How to Apply
Submit a completed and signed Z83 (01 Jan 2021 version) and a detailed CV (certified copies only if shortlisted).
Email (per post): Use the specific mailbox listed under each post and quote the reference number in the subject line.
Hand/Post (where applicable):
- National Office/Constitutional Court: Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 • Hand: 188 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand
- Gauteng (Johannesburg/Pretoria/Land Court Randburg): Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000 • Hand: 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis St, Johannesburg
- Limpopo (Polokwane/Thohoyandou): Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700 • Hand: High Court, 36 Biccard & Bodenstein St, Polokwane
- North West (Mmabatho): Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 • Hand: 22 Molopo Rd, Ayob Gardens, Mmabatho
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban/Pietermaritzburg): Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001 • Hand: 1st Floor, Office 118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane St, Durban
- Mpumalanga (Mbombela/Middelburg): Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211 • Hand: Mpumalanga Division, 311 Samora Machel Dr, Mbombela
Important:
- One application per post (use the correct reference).
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo technical/practical assessments.
- OCJ will apply Employment Equity goals.