Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ): Entry Level Jobs

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk: Judicial Appointments 

Location: National Office, Midrand

Reference No: 2025/100/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, No experience is required.

Advantageous: A three-year relevant qualification (NQF 6 or higher) will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge: An understanding of the functioning of Commissions or Tribunals and working in the Judicial environment would be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Computer literacy skills. Analytical skills. Decision-making skills. Motivational skills. Presentation skills. Communication and report writing skills. Customer service orientation. Self-management. Creative thinking. Teamwork. Flexible. Self-motivated. Knowledge of the relevant legislation and prescripts in relation to the judiciary environment. Knowledge of clerical duties.

Duties: To provide support with the administrative functions in the Office of the Judicial Service Commission. Prepare files for the sifting committee, Judge President, Commission, and Premiers. Provide support with the administrative functions to the members of the Commission, Public, and Stakeholders. Prepare a comprehensive list of short-listed candidates and send to the Judges Presidents, Organised Legal Profession, and members of the JSC. Provide support for administrative functions in the Office of the JSC after the sitting of the commission.

Administration Clerk: Complaints

Location: National Office, Midrand

Reference No: 2025/101/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, No experience is required.

Advantageous: A three-year qualification (NQF 6 or higher) will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge: An understanding of the functioning of Commissions or Tribunals and working in the Judicial environment would be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Computer literacy skills. Analytical skills. Decision-making skills. Motivational skills. Presentation skills. Communication and report writing skills. Customer service orientation. Self-management. Creative thinking. Teamwork. Flexible. Self-motivated. Knowledge of the relevant legislation and prescripts in relation to the judiciary environment. Knowledge of clerical duties.

Duties: To maintain the complaints register. Receive and register complaints lodged against Judges. Provide secretariat support services to the Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC). Communicate the outcome of the appeal to the Appellant and Respondent. Receive correspondence regarding litigation against the Judicial Service Commission. Provide logistical support to the JSC, JCC, and JCT. Prepare VA forms for travel arrangements and accommodation for members of the Committee.

Administration Clerk: Office Of the Secretary-General 

Location: National Office, Midrand

Reference No: 2025/102/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, No experience is required.

Advantageous: A three-year qualification (NQF 6 or higher) will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge: Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving skills. Good public relation skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Teams). Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Understanding of confidentiality in Government. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service.

Duties: Provide administrative-related activities to the unit. Schedule and organize meetings for the unit. Render clerical support services within the Office of the Secretary General. Handle all incoming and outgoing office correspondence and follow up on outstanding matters. Maintain effective filing and records management services. Distribute documents and packages to their respective units. Render logistical arrangements for meetings. Ensure the venue, equipment, and any other logistical arrangements required for meetings are available and functional.

Administration Clerk: Institutional Secretariat Services 

Location: National Office, Midrand

Reference No: 2025/103/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, No experience is required.

Advantageous: A three-year relevant qualification (NQF 6 or higher) will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge: Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving skills. Good public relations skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Teams). Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Understanding of confidentiality in Government. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.

Duties: To provide support in planning of the Judiciary governance structure and the OCJ’s governance structure meetings. Prepare corporate calendar. Render governance and secretariat support services. Perform the general secretariat function. Render secretarial support services within the Directorate: Institutional Secretariat Services. Manage the Director’s office. Provide administrative-related activities to the unit. Maintain a leave register for the unit.

Typist 

Location: North West Division of the High Court: Mmabatho

Reference No: 2025/104/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, No experience is required.

Advantageous: A three-year relevant qualification (NQF 6 or higher) will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Typing skills (speed 35 words per minute). Dictaphone typing skills. Good problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills (written and verbal). Time management skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, rules, and environment. Understanding of legislative governing the Public Service (Batho Pele principles and Public Service Regulations). Ability to work in a team. Reliability. Honesty and integrity.

Duties: Type court orders, court documents, and reports. Type court orders and relevant court documents in line with the endorsement on the front of the court file. Type judgments. Make amendments on judgments as per the Judge’s request/instruction. Compile term roll, week, and un/opposed motion roll and maintain registers. Draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazette terms. Compile and submit relevant orders and judgments to relevant stakeholders.

Administration Clerk: (DCRS) 

Location: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Durban

Reference No: 2025/96/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, No experience is required.

Advantageous: A three-year relevant qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) will be an added advantage

Knowledge: Good communication skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations skills. Flexibility. Teamwork. Planning and organisation skills. Computer literacy (MS Office). General Administration / Court related functions regarding court recordings. Good customer services.

Duties: Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings. Render proper recording of court proceedings. Perform collection of statistic. Provide administrative support as required by the Court Manager and/or Registrar and/or Supervisor.

Registrar’s Clerk

Location: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Durban

Reference No: 2025/97/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, No experience is required.

Advantageous: A three-year relevant qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) will be an added advantage

Knowledge: Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment, Knowledge of registry processes and practice, Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment, Knowledge and understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service, Knowledge of Filling system, Mail procedure manual, Promotion of access to information Act and National archives. Computer Literacy skills (Microsoft Office), Communication skills, Numeracy, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving and analysis skills, Time management skills, Administrative skills.

Duties: Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings. Proper recording of Court proceedings. Perform playback events during or after the session. Attend to general administrative functions for court administration.

Administration Clerk

Location: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela

Reference No: 2025/99/OCJ

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate.

Advantageous: A three-year relevant qualification (NQF 6 or higher) will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge: Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving skills. Administrative skills. Good public relation skills. Time Management skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Teams). Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Understanding of confidentiality in Government. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service.

Duties: Render general clerical support services. Record, organize, store, capture and retrieve correspondences and data. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component. Process travel and subsistence claims for the manager and members of the unit. Provide administrative support services. Provide logistical arrangements to meetings.