The Office of the Chief Justice invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for vacancies closing on 17 August 2026. These opportunities are available in Midrand, Durban and Cape Town, and are suitable for candidates with experience in strategic planning, service delivery improvement, court interpreting and legal administration.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Office of the Chief Justice |
| Closing Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Location | Midrand, Durban and Cape Town |
| Application Method | Email, post or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and recent comprehensive CV |
| Employment Equity | Preference may be given to Women, Persons with Disabilities and Youth |
Deputy Director: Strategic Planning Ref No: 2026/88/OCJ
Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum, Level 11, all-inclusive package
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economic Science, Public Administration or a relevant qualification.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience, of which three years must be at Assistant Director or Junior Management level in a strategic planning environment.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of National Treasury prescripts, strategy formulation, strategic planning, public finance legislation, the Strategic Framework on Planning, Annual Performance Plans, Strategic Plans, statistics, government prescripts, PFMA, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations 2016 and Public Service Transformation.
Required skills include advanced computer literacy, verbal and written communication, financial management, presentation, planning, organising, analytical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, strategising, report writing and project management.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate the development and approval of the Office of the Chief Justice Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan.
Duties include developing circulars, timeframes, guidelines and templates for the Annual Performance Plan.
The candidate will facilitate inputs for the development of the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and ensure alignment with planning prescripts.
Additional duties include compiling Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan presentations, coordinating strategy and service delivery planning processes, performance reporting, data analysis and monitoring institutional targets.
The candidate will also conduct situational analysis for the Office of the Chief Justice and manage the Sub-directorate, including performance management, staff development and human resource administration functions.
Enquiries
Technical Enquiries: Ms P Mahlangu
Tel: 010 493 2501
HR Enquiries: Ms S Tshidino
Tel: 010 493 8771
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
2026/88/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Senior Administrative Officer: SDIP Ref No: 2026/89/OCJ
Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum, Level 08
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in the field.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge and understanding of Service Delivery Improvement Programmes, Batho Pele Principles, strategic planning, records management and customer satisfaction survey methodologies.
Required skills include computer literacy, planning, analysis, problem-solving, time management, presentation, communication and report writing.
Applicants must demonstrate honesty, accountability, teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity and self-motivation.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide technical and administrative support in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Office of the Chief Justice Service Delivery Charter and Service Delivery Improvement Plan.
Duties include participating in the development, drafting, implementation and monitoring of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan.
The candidate will develop quarterly and annual Service Delivery Charter and Service Delivery Improvement Plan reporting templates.
Additional duties include coordinating Public Service Month, Integrated Public Service Programmes, Batho Pele activities and customer satisfaction surveys.
The candidate will provide support during the development and implementation of the Office of the Chief Justice Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan.
The role also includes preparing monthly and quarterly reports, maintaining records, arranging stationery, filing documents and performing administrative duties within the Strategy and Service Delivery Planning Unit.
Enquiries
Technical Enquiries: Ms P Mahlangu
Tel: 010 493 2501
HR Enquiries: Ms S Tshidino
Tel: 010 493 8771
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
2026/89/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Senior Court Interpreter Ref No: 2026/90/OCJ
Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Labour Appeals Court, Durban
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Interpreting or an equivalent qualification in the field of languages at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have at least one year of practical experience in an interpreting environment.
Alternatively, applicants with Grade 12 must have at least ten years’ practical experience in an interpreting environment.
Applicants must be proficient in English and isiZulu.
Proficiency in another indigenous language such as isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana or isiZulu will be an added advantage.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, culture, subject area knowledge and translation within required timeframes.
Required skills include computer literacy, written and verbal communication, time management, interpersonal relations, planning, organising, decision-making, analytical thinking, English language proficiency and problem-solving.
Applicants must be flexible, self-driven, motivated, able to work under pressure and pay attention to detail.
Duties
The successful candidate will render interpreting services in court proceedings and related matters.
Duties include interpreting in criminal proceedings, civil proceedings, Older Persons Act matters, family matters, protection from harassment matters, Labour Court matters, maintenance matters, child justice matters, inquests and Equality Court matters.
The candidate will interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations, liaise with supervisors for foreign language interpreters and interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatisation and confessions.
Additional duties include engaging with the Judiciary on interpreter readiness and performance, translating legal documents and exhibits, studying source documents, conducting research and revising translated documents.
The candidate will also translate mechanically recorded audio material, develop terminology, maintain glossary registers and support the reconstruction of records.
Enquiries
Technical Enquiries: Mr S Cele
Tel: 031 492 6207
HR Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana
Tel: 031 493 1723
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
2026/90/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Registrar’s Clerk Ref No: 2026/91/OCJ
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Labour and Labour Appeals Court, Cape Town
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 as recognised by SAQA.
No experience is required.
Experience in general legal administration or at least one year of administration experience in a legal environment will be an added advantage.
An LLB Degree, BCom Law, BA Law, Paralegal qualification or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service legislation, prescripts and regulations.
Required skills include research, verbal and written communication, presentation, minute taking, report writing, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, planning, organising, creative thinking, analytical thinking and computer literacy.
Duties
The successful candidate will attend to enquiries from the public and legal practitioners relating to the upliftment of files.
Duties include receiving pleadings and notices from legal practitioners or messengers for filing and stamping with a date stamp.
The candidate will file pleadings in the corresponding court file, draw requested files and put away court files daily.
Additional duties include attending to requests for re-issuing court orders, performing court online duties, assisting with enquiries from the public and legal practitioners and helping Registrars locate missing files.
Enquiries
Technical Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane
Tel: 021 424 9035
HR Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane
Tel: 021 469 4032
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
2026/91/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications on the new Z83 form and attach a recent comprehensive CV only.
Applications must quote the correct reference number, job title and office where the position is advertised.
To apply and access more details, visit the Office of the Chief Justice official website.
Email applications must be sent to the email address listed under each post.
Postal and Hand Delivery Addresses
For National Office, Midrand posts, applications may be posted to:
The Director: Human Resources
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X10
Marshalltown
2107
Hand delivery:
Office of the Chief Justice
Human Resource Management
188, 14th Road
Noordwyk
Midrand
1685
For Western Cape, Cape Town posts, applications may be posted to:
The Provincial Head
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X9020
Cape Town
8000
Hand delivery:
Office of the Chief Justice
Provincial Service Centre
30 Queen Victoria Street
Cape Town
For KwaZulu-Natal, Durban posts, applications may be posted to:
The Provincial Head
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X54314
Durban
4001
Hand delivery:
1st Floor, Office No 118
Corner Somtseu and Stalwart Simelane Streets
Durban
4000
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 August 2026.
Applications received late will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form.
Applications on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Each application form must be fully completed, signed and initialled on both pages by the applicant.
The application must indicate the correct job title, office where the position is advertised and reference number.
Applicants must attach a recent comprehensive CV with contactable referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses.
Applicants must send documents in PDF format and place 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.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Applicants may be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
SMS candidates must complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services before appointment.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record checks, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media checks, reference checks and employment verification.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants are not contacted within three months after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
The Office of the Chief Justice reserves the right not to make appointments.
Successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance within three months after appointment.
The Office of the Chief Justice complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act and will use personal information for recruitment purposes.
The post of Deputy Director: Security Management Ref No: 2026/70/OCJ, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026, is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.