The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring for multiple roles across different provinces, offering job opportunities for both new entrants and experienced professionals. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer | Office of the Chief Justice |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 30 May 2025 |
| Location | Midrand, Braamfontein, Pretoria, Mbombela, Johannesburg |
List of Available Posts
1. Assistant Director: Legal Services
Ref No: 2025/83/OCJ
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements: LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification (NQF 8), 3 years post-qualification litigation/advisory experience.
Duties: Legal support, litigation management, compliance with PAIA & POPIA, drafting contracts.
2. Registrar
Ref No: 2025/84/OCJ
Centre: Constitutional Court, Braamfontein
Salary: R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum (MR3-MR5)
Requirements: LLB degree plus minimum post-qualification experience depending on level.
Duties: Manage court processes, issuing processes, case management, supervise staff.
3. Provisioning Administrative Officer: Asset Management
Ref No: 2025/85/OCJ
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
Requirements: Diploma in Financial/Cost Accounting (NQF 6), 2 years relevant experience.
Duties: Maintain asset registers, supervise staff, facilitate disposal of assets.
4. State Accountant
Ref No: 2025/86/OCJ
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements: National Diploma in Finance or Accounting, 2 years experience.
Duties: Budgeting, expenditure management, financial reporting, assist in financial statements.
5. Administration Clerk: CRT
Ref No: 2025/87/OCJ
Centre: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Mbombela
Salary: R228 321 – R368 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12, relevant diploma is an advantage.
Duties: Court recording, statistics collection, administrative support.
6. Registrar’s Clerk
Ref No: 2025/88/OCJ
Centre: Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R368 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12, legal diploma is an advantage.
Duties: Registry and filing duties, case management support.
7. Accounting Clerk
Ref No: 2025/89/OCJ
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R228 321 – R368 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12, finance diploma is an advantage.
Duties: Capture payments, reconcile accounts, support audits.
8. Data Capturer (x2 Posts)
Ref No: 2025/90/OCJ
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
Requirements: Grade 12, diploma in HR or related field is an advantage.
Duties: Data capturing, quality control, HR admin support.
How to Apply
Applications must include:
- New Z83 Form (fully signed and initialed)
- Comprehensive CV in PDF format
Submit applications via email using the correct reference number as follows:
| Post | Email Address |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director: Legal Services | 2025/83/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
| Registrar | 2025/77/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
| Provisioning Admin Officer | 2025/78/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
| State Accountant | 2025/79/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
| Admin Clerk: CRT | 2025/80/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
| Registrar’s Clerk | 2025/81/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
| Accounting Clerk | 2025/82/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
| Data Capturer | 2025/83/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
Final Tip
Ensure your Z83 form is fully completed, signed on both pages, and that your CV clearly states contactable references. Incomplete applications or use of the old Z83 will result in disqualification.