OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE – JUDGES SECRETARY (X41 POSTS)
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 and Persons with
Disabilities.
APPLICATIONS : Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg/ High Court Division: Pretoria:
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.
National Office: Midrand: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private
Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107. Applications can also be hand delivered to the
Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road,
Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.
CLOSING DATE : 21 May 2021
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new
form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Received applications
using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/ www.judiciary.org.za. The completed and signed
form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies
of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed;
certification should not be more than six months old). Failure to submit all the
requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Please
indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application
form. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful. Applications received after the closing date, as
well as applications received via fax or email, will NOT be considered or accepted.
Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification
processes. Note: Requirement for all Senior Management Service (SMS) Posts –
Nyukela Programme: This is a Pre-Entry Certificate to Senior SMS endorsed by
DPSA which is offered by the National School of Government (NSG) through an
online course platform. The course is available at the NSG under the name
Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the
following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of
completion of the Pre-entry certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore,
candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise
that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview
and the technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to
attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the
DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments.
OTHER POSTS
POST 16/08 : JUDGES SECRETARY (X25 POSTS)
Three-Year Contract
SALARY : R257 508 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Local Division: Johannesburg Ref No: 2021/123/OCJ (X23 Posts)
Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg Ref No: 2021/124/OCJ (X2
Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade twelve (12). One (1) to three (3) years’ Secretarial experience or as an
Office Assistant. A valid driver’s license; An LLB Degree or a minimum of 20
modules completed towards an LLB, BA or BCom Law Degree will serve as an
added advantage and results must accompany the application. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and Competencies:
Proficiency in English. Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to
meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Attention to detail. Customer
care service skills and excellent typing skills. Confidentiality and time
management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities.
DUTIES : Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or format)
of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by or
assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge.
Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including
dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits
and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files
and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge. Update files and
documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital
recording of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court
and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely.
Accompany the Judge to the court. Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and
driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned
Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial
disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments for the Judge
and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of Judge’s library
and updating of documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge
and comply with departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 355 0404
POST 16/09 : JUDGES SECRETARY REF NO: 2020/125/OCJ (X16 POSTS)
Three-Year Contract
SALARY : R257 508 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : High Court Gauteng Division: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade twelve (12). One (1) to three (3) years’ Secretarial experience or as an
Office Assistant. A valid driver’s license; An LLB Degree or a minimum of 20
modules completed towards an LLB, BA or BCom Law Degree will serve as an
added advantage and results must accompany the application. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and Competencies:
Proficiency in English. Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to
meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Attention to detail. Customer
care service skills and excellent typing skills. Confidentiality and time
management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities.
DUTIES : Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or format)
of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by or
assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge.
Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including
dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits
and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files
and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge. Update files and
documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital
recording of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court
and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely.
Accompany the Judge to the court. Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and
driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned
Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial
disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments for the Judge
and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of Judge’s library
and updating of documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge
and comply with departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (011) 355 0404
