Clerks recruitment at Office of the Chief Justice for unskilled candidates
- Career Exibs SA
- Mar 14
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.
APPLICATIONS : National Office: Midrand/Constitutional Court: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human
Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown,
2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human
Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.
Free State/Supreme Court of Appeal: Quoting the relevant reference
number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief
Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver
applications to the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and
Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private
Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered
to, Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice
Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200.
Gauteng/Land Court/Pretoria/Johannesburg: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office
of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications
can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis
Street, Johannesburg.
KwaZulu Natal, Durban/Pietermaritzburg: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: Application can also be hand
delivered to Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management,
1st Floor, CNR Somtseu & Stalwart, Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000.
North-West: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The OCJ Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735. Applications can also be hand
delivered to 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng.
CLOSING DATE : 04 April 2025
POST 10/34 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ASSETS REF NO: 2025/35/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will
be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate with no experience required or a three-year tertiary
qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Financial
Accounting/ Financial Management/Internal Auditing/ Cost and
Management Accounting. A minimum of 1 - 2 years working experience in
Asset Management will be an added advantage. A valid driver ‘s license.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Asset Management
Framework, Modified Cash Accounting Standards. Knowledge of the
procurement directives and procedures. Computer literacy.
Communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work in a team.
Planning and organizing skills. Independent and focused. Problem
solving, decision making, and Innovative. Willingness to travel is essential.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as
part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability
based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES : Conduct asset verification for departmental owned and leased assets.
Regular update of the Asset register and lease register. Barcode newly
acquired assets. Quarterly reconciliation of asset verified against the
asset register. Reconcile the asset expenditure against the assets
register. Maintain the register for new asset additions. Update the lease
register with newly concluded contracts or extended ones. Facilitate the
disposal of unserviceable, redundant, obsolete and lost Maintain a
register for all lost assets supported by relevant supporting documents.
Assist in resolving audit queries and ensure completeness and accuracy
of the asset register. Assist with leased assets & disposal related
enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries, Mr P Mahumane Tel No: (010) 493 2646
HR related enquiries, Ms S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/35/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 10/35 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LEGAL REF NO: 2025/36/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will
be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Service Centre, (Stationed at Pietermaritzburg)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate or equivalent qualification, An LLB Degree or an
equivalent qualification will serve as an added advantage. A minimum of
one (1)) year’ experience will serve as an added advantage Skills and
Competencies: Knowledge of Public Services Legislation, Prescripts and
Regulations. Research skills communication skills (verbal and written).
Minute taking skills. Decision making and time, management skills. Good
reporting skills. Creative and analytical thinking skills. Computer literacy.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as
part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability
based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES : Conduct Legal Research for the Regional Court President/Chief
Magistrate Provide Administrative functions to the Chief Magistrate.
Compilation of statistics. Case Flow management. Assisting Regional
Court Registrar and members of the public. Provide administrative support
in general as requested by the Court Manager and supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : HR related enquiries: Ms N Naidoo / Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493
1723
Technical related enquiries: Mr M Zondi Tel No: (034) 492 0269 /034 492
0288
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/36/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 10/36 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (DCRS) REF NO: 2025/37/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will
be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification; Computer Certificate (MS
Office). Good Communication skill (written and Verbal) Good
Administration and Organizational skills; Customer service skills and
ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal and public relations
skills; The following will serve as an added advantage: Experience in
general administration or Court related functions with regard to court
recordings and/or case flow management and a valid driver’s license. The
shortlisted candidates shall undertake a typing test or a pre-entry practical
exercise as part of the assessment methods to determine the candidate’s
suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements. All
shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as
part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability
based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES : Operate the recording machine and recording of court proceedings ensure
integrity of such documents. Preparing and setting up the recording
machine and make sure that the recording machine is on before court
starts, make sure that the microphones is functioning properly. Provide
administrative support in circuit courts. Collecting statistics. Report
malfunctions on the machines; Make sure the voices are audible; Export
Cases. Keep record of all requests made transcriptions. Provide
administrative support in general on court performance and case flow
management.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (010)494 9238
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/37/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 10/37 : CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER REF NO: 2025/38/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will
be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade twelve (12) or NQF Level 4 qualification, the following will service
as an added advantage, a three (3) year National Diploma and a minimum
of 6 Months / Call Centre/Customer Enquiries. Skills and Competencies.
Public Service Regulations 2016, data capturing, Communication Skills,
Customer focused, Telephone etiquette, Computer literacy (Excel, Word
and PowerPoint), Ability to perform under pressure, Excellent
interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently. All shortlisted
candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the
assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the
post's technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES : Render switchboard services. Maintain and control visitor register at the
Court front desk. Provide access to the daily Court roll. Provide client
liaison services within the office.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms R Bramdaw Tel No: (010) 494 8486
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/38/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 10/38 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 2025/39/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will
be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12, computer literacy and experience in Clerical/ administration
functions will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Good
communication skills (written and verbal), good interpersonal and public
relations skills, good administration and organizational skills and customer
service skills and ability to work under pressure. All shortlisted candidates
shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment
method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's
technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES : Render efficient and effective support services to the court, assist the
Registrar with compilation of Court rolls (Opposed Motion and Trails
Rolls), allocation of dates in a court diary for the various rolls. Checking
court files for compliance of the Practice Directive before dates are
allocated, accepting of filing for the matters on the roll and attending to the
filing in court files, assisting litigants and in person litigants with drawing
of their files under the court rolls dates for perusal and indexing prior to
closing the roll. Advising and guiding litigants on the process to obtain
dates on the rolls, closing and publishing of gte court roll. Facilitating and
processing requests for preference via the Judge President’s Office. Coordinating of the dairy in respect of the various roll with the JP’s office to
ensure that there are sufficient Judges/Courts. Updating of spreadsheets
and collating of statistics.
ENQUIRIES : HR related enquiries: Ms N Naidoo / Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493
1723
Technical related enquiries: Mr M Zondi Tel No: (034) 492 0269 /034 492
0288
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/39/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 10/39 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 202/40/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 – R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate
will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year’
relevant experience will be an added advantage. Understanding of appeal
process and petition procedures will be an added advantage. Appropriate
experience in general administration or court related functions will serve
as an added 24 advantage. A valid driver’s license will be an added
advantage. Understanding of confidentiality in Government. Skills and
Competencies: Good administration and organising skills. Excellent
communication skills (written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Office)
Good interpersonal and public relation skills. Ability to work under
pressure and solve problems. Numerical skills. Attention to detail and
Customer service skills orientated. All shortlisted candidates shall
undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method
to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and
generic requirements. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-
entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine
the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic
requirements.
DUTIES : Rendering effective and efficient case flow management support service
to the Court. Attend to all stakeholders’ enquiries and correspondences.
Ensure proper filing and safekeeping of all court records. Proper
Administration of all appeal and petition processes. Ensuring proper
receipt, processing, Administration and filing of all appeals and applicants
for Leave to appeal. Perform general administrative duties
ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/46/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
POST 10/40 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (DCRS) REF NO: 2025/41/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will
be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : North-West Division of The High Court
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate or equivalent qualification. A minimum of one-year
relevant experience will be an added advantage. A valid Driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies: Job Knowledge. Good Communication skills
(verbal and written). Interpersonal relations skills. Flexibility. Team work.
Planning and organization skills. Computer literacy (MS Office). All
shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as
part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability
based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES : Perform digital recording of court proceedings locally and at circuit courts,
and ensure integrity of such documents. Maintenance of criminal record
books and charge sheets, writing and tracing of summonses and writing
of witness fees book. Completion and issuing of committal warrant of
arrest. Provide administrative support in general court and case flow
management. Completion of case documents (charge sheet) and other
court documents. Document scanning and data capturing. Provide any
other administrative support as required by the judiciary, court manager
and or supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Mr O Sebapatso Tel No: (018) 397 7064/ 7000
HR related enquiries: Ms KE Zwane Tel No: (018) 397 7114/ 7064
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/40/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.
NOTE : :All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put 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 following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to 40 disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from the country of origin (when shortlisted all non - SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent 26 residence). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Service (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) SMS competency assessment tools. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
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