Employer: Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Location: Multiple Provinces (KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Western Cape)
Employment Type: Permanent Government Positions
Equity Statement: Preference will be given in line with Employment Equity targets, including Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
1. Human Resource Clerk
Reference: 2025/375/OCJ
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the High Court, Durban
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements:
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (no experience required)
National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6) – added advantage
Introduction to PERSAL Certificate – added advantage
Knowledge of PERSAL, Public Service legislation, and HR administration
Strong communication, planning, computer, and typing skills
Duties:
Administer recruitment and appointment processes
Capture HR transactions on PERSAL
Support conditions of service, PMDS and HR records management
Apply via Email: 2025/375/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
2. Administration Clerk (CRT)
Reference: 2025/376/OCJ
Centre: Free State Division of the High Court
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 03)
Requirements:
Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4)
CRT machine experience – added advantage
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Duties:
Digital recording of court proceedings
Maintain criminal record books and charge sheets
Court administration, scanning and data capturing
Apply via Email: 2025/376/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
3. Secretary
Reference: 2025/377/OCJ
Centre: Western Cape Provincial Service Centre
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements:
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Secretarial qualification and office management experience – added advantage
Strong typing and computer skills
Key Duties:
Provide executive support to the Director: Court Operations
Manage diaries, meetings, correspondence and travel arrangements
Compile minutes, reports and official documents
Apply via Email: 2025/377/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
4. Usher Messenger
Reference: 2025/378/OCJ
Centre: Western Cape Division of the High Court, Cape Town
Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
Requirements:
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
One year general administration experience – added advantage
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Key Duties:
Escort Judges and assist during court proceedings
Handle court documents and exhibits
Perform messenger and general administrative duties
Apply via Email: 2025/378/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
5. Food Service Aid
Reference: 2025/379/OCJ
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
Requirements:
ABET qualification (NQF Level 2) or equivalent
Hospitality or catering experience – added advantage
Key Duties:
Prepare and serve food and beverages
Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards
Manage stock, cleaning and catering support services
Apply via Email: 2025/379/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the new Z83 application form
Attach a recent comprehensive CV only
Submit documents in PDF format (one folder)
Quote the correct post title, reference number and centre
Certified copies are required only if shortlisted
Foreign qualifications must include SAQA evaluation
📌 Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.