The Office of the Chief Justice is seeking dynamic, hardworking individuals to fill the following entry-level positions across different locations in South Africa:

1. Administration Clerk (DCRS) – Pretoria

• Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum
• Location: Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria
• Requirements: Grade 12, computer literacy (MS Office), and good communication skills.
• Duties: Operate recording machines for court proceedings, assist with administrative tasks, and support case flow management.

2. Data Capturer – Johannesburg

• Salary: R183,279 – R215,892 per annum
• Location: Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg
• Requirements: Grade 12, computer literacy, and good attention to detail.
• Duties: Capturing and updating data, validating information for quality purposes, and compiling statistics.

3. Assistant Librarian – Johannesburg

• Salary: R183,279 – R215,892 per annum
• Location: Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg
• Requirements: Grade 12, computer literacy (Microsoft Office), and good organizational skills.
• Duties: Assist in managing and organizing the library’s resources, conduct information searches, and manage library registers.

4. Typist – Pretoria

• Salary: R183,279 – R215,892 per annum
• Location: Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria
• Requirements: Grade 12 and a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.
• Duties: Typing court documents, relieving administrative personnel, and filing documents.

5. Administration Clerk (Legal) – Pietermaritzburg

• Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum
• Location: KwaZulu Natal Provincial Service Centre, Pietermaritzburg
• Requirements: Grade 12, and knowledge of public service legislation.
• Duties: Provide legal research support, case flow management, and assist the Chief Magistrate.

6. Administration Clerk (Assets) – Midrand

• Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum
• Location: National Office, Midrand
• Requirements: Grade 12 or a 3-year tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting/Management.
• Duties: Conduct asset verification, update asset registers, and facilitate asset disposal.

7. Customer Service Officer – Johannesburg

• Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum
• Location: Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg
• Requirements: Grade 12, computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and call center experience is advantageous.
• Duties: Handle switchboard services, maintain visitor logs, and provide client liaison services.

8. Registrar’s Clerk – Pietermaritzburg

• Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum
• Location: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg
• Requirements: Grade 12 and computer literacy.
• Duties: Manage case flow, attend to stakeholders’ queries, and ensure proper filing of court records.

Key Skills and Competencies Needed for All Positions:

• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office is essential.
• Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Customer Service: Ability to interact professionally with the public.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage time and tasks effectively.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here)  and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the Reference number, Position and Area/Centre on your application form.

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.

Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert.

Use the email address given to send your applications:

Administration Clerk (DCRS)

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria

Reference No: 2025/37/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/37/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Data Capturer

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

Reference No: 2025/42/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/41/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Assistant Librarian

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

Reference No: 2025/43/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/42/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Typist

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria

Reference No: 2025/44/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/43/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Administration Clerk: Legal

Location: KZN Provincial Service Centre, Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: 2025/36/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/36/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Administration Clerk: Assets

Location: National Office, Midrand

Reference No: 2025/35/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/35/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Customer Service Officer

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

Reference No: 2025/38/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/38/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Administration Clerk

Location: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: 2025/39/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/39/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Registrar’s Clerk

Location: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: 202/40/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/46/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Administration Clerk (DCRS)

Location: North-West Division of The High Court

Reference No: 2025/41/OCJ

Send Applications to: 2025/40/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NB. 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.