The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting qualified South Africans to apply for a range of vacancies across Midrand, Cape Town, Mmabatho (North West), and Mbombela (Mpumalanga). If you meet the requirements, submit your application on the New Z83 form and apply before the closing date.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer: | Office of the Chief Justice |
| Closing Date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Midrand (National Office), Cape Town (Western Cape), Mmabatho (North West), Mbombela (Mpumalanga) |
Important application notes
All applications must be submitted on the New Z83 (old Z83 forms will not be accepted) and must be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV. Your Z83 must be fully completed, signed and initialled as required, and your application must clearly indicate the correct job title, office/centre, and reference number.
Send your documents in PDF format and place them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents before or on the interview date. Shortlisted candidates may also undergo pre-entry assessments (practical and integrity assessments) and suitability checks.
Posts available
Post 04/120: Deputy Director: Human Resource Management – Ref No: 2025/393/OCJ (Re-advert)
Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package
Centre: Western Cape Provincial Service Centre, Cape Town
Requirements: Three-year National Diploma in Human Resource Management and/or Development or Public Administration. At least 5 years’ HRM experience, with 3 years at Junior Management/Assistant Director level. Knowledge of OSD and a valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy (MS Office). Strong communication, administration, organising, interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure.
Duties: Manage staff establishment, HR administration, training and HR records; manage PMDS; conditions of service and benefits (including OSD/MMS/SMS); employee relations; advisory support; interpretation and implementation of OSD policies; PILIR; disciplinary and labour relations compliance; manage HR unit performance.
Enquiries:
Technical: Mrs RM David (021) 469 4048
HR: Mr K Mphela (010) 493 2527
Applications: Email: 2025/393/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post 04/121: Assistant Director: Recruitment and Selection – Ref No: 2025/394/OCJ
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) in HRM/Public Administration/Management/Personnel Management or relevant equivalent. Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field, with 1 year at supervisory level. Knowledge of OSD and valid driver’s licence. Strong knowledge of public service legislation and HRM policies, Batho Pele, analytical/problem-solving, decision-making, time management, conflict management, communication and report writing.
Duties: Implement recruitment processes; place adverts (DPSA, agencies, Judiciary website); monitor selection compliance; support development of recruitment policies and reports; maintain recruitment database; supervise and develop staff.
Enquiries: HR & Technical: Ms D Kupa S Tshidino (010) 493 8771
Applications: Email: 2025/394/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post 04/122: Assistant Director: Financial Systems (Functional) – Ref No: 2025/395/OCJ (12-month contract)
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09) plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting/Financial Management/Information Systems or relevant equivalent. Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial systems environment. Extensive understanding of LOGIS and basic accounting principles. Sound PFMA and Treasury Regulations knowledge. Strong analytical, planning, organising, problem-solving, decision-making and reporting skills.
Duties: Support daily LOGIS operations; investigate user requests and resolve queries; log requests with National Treasury; monitor item classifications and reporting categories; maintain a knowledge base; support procurement system implementation and LOGIS stores rollout; conduct quality checks; provide functional training; maintain audit-ready administration and filing; compile monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
Enquiries:
Technical: Ms Buntu Sompini (010) 493 2588 / 069 310 7419
HR: Mr A Khadambi (010) 493 2619
Applications: Email: 2025/395/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post 04/123: Judge’s Secretary – Ref No: 2025/396/OCJ
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: North West High Court, Mmabatho
Requirements: Grade 12 plus an LLB degree or at least 20 modules toward LLB / BA Law / BCom Law. Minimum 1 year secretarial experience. Driver’s licence is an advantage. Strong typing (including Dictaphone), communication, administration, confidentiality, time management, MS Word and research skills.
Duties: Provide secretarial support to the Judge; typing/formatting judgments, orders and correspondence; manage diaries and travel arrangements; safeguard case files; assist with court recordings (where required); manage judge’s library; compile reports and statistics; legal research as directed; may travel to circuit courts and work with other judges when needed.
Enquiries:
Technical: Mr O Sebapatso (018) 397 7064/7000
HR: Ms KE Zwane (018) 397 7114/7064
Applications: Email: 2025/396/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post 04/124: Registrar – Ref No: 2025/397/OCJ
Salary: R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum (MR3–MR5) (OSD-based, depending on experience)
Centre: North West Division of the High Court, Mmabatho
Requirements: LLB or 4-year legal qualification. Minimum 3 years legal experience after qualification. Superior court/litigation experience and driver’s licence are advantages. Strong communication, computer literacy, attention to detail, planning, organising, problem-solving, conflict management, professionalism and confidentiality.
Duties: Process default judgments and maintain registers and reporting; conduct and finalise taxations and taxation reviews; manage civil/criminal process support and performance data; respond to hotline and stakeholder enquiries; supervise and develop staff; manage work systems, processes, assets and performance.
Enquiries:
Technical: Ms L Makula (018) 397 7064/7000
HR: Mr OPS Sebapatso (018) 397 7064/7000
Applications: Email: 2025/397/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post 04/125: Registrar’s Clerk: Caseflow – Ref No: 2025/398/OCJ
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Requirements: Grade 12, plus at least 1 year administration experience (court environment preferred). Legal qualification (LLB/BCom Law/BA Law/Paralegal) is an advantage. Knowledge of High Court rules and Court Online. Strong admin, communication, planning, customer service, and MS Office skills.
Duties: Provide caseflow administrative support; file civil processes; render counter services; liaise with judges and legal practitioners; manage public queries; handle telephonic/electronic correspondence; capture and monitor manual data; archive and safeguard records; upload and update case information on tools and Court Online.
Enquiries:
Technical: Ms N Hanekom (021) 480 2635
HR: Mr SD Hlongwane (021) 469 4032
Applications: Email: 2025/398/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Post 04/126: Human Resource Clerk – Ref No: 2025/399/OCJ
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent. National Diploma (NQF 6) in HR (or related) is an advantage. No experience required (exposure is an advantage). Knowledge of public service legislative framework, Batho Pele, storage and retrieval procedures; PERSAL knowledge is an added advantage. Good communication, admin, planning, computer, time management and typing skills.
Duties: Provide admin support for recruitment, selection and appointments; support conditions of service; provide general HR admin support; support HR records management.
Enquiries:
Technical: Mr SJ Zwane (013) 758 0000
HR: Mr MV Maeko (013) 758 0000
Applications: Email: 2025/399/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
How to apply
Submit a New Z83 and CV (PDF format) and quote the correct reference number.
Email applications (per post):
- 2025/393/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- 2025/394/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- 2025/395/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- 2025/396/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- 2025/397/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- 2025/398/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- 2025/399/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Hand delivery / postal applications (as applicable):
- National Office (Midrand): The Director: Human Resources, OCJ, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
- North West: The OCJ Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng
- Western Cape: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000 or 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
- Mpumalanga: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X20051, Mbombela 1211 or 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela 1200
To apply and more details visit the Office of the Chief Justice official website (link the text).