Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) vacancies (August 2024) | Apply with Grade 12

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting applications for various positions across different divisions. Below are the details of the available vacancies:

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 30 August 2024

Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) Job Vacancies: 29 May 2024

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting applications for various positions across different divisions. Below are the details of the available vacancies:


Position: Judge’s Secretaries (26 Posts)

  • Contract Type: 3-Year Contract
  • Salary: R308,154 – R362,413 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
  • Location:
  • Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria (11 Posts)
    • Reference Numbers: 2024/108/OCJ, 2024/109/OCJ, 2024/110/OCJ, 2024/111/OCJ, 2024/112/OCJ, 2024/113/OCJ, 2024/115/OCJ, 2024/116/OCJ, 2024/117/OCJ, 2024/118/OCJ, 2024/119/OCJ
  • Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg (15 Posts)
    • Reference Numbers: 2024/120/OCJ, 2024/121/OCJ, 2024/122/OCJ, 2024/123/OCJ, 2024/124/OCJ, 2024/125/OCJ, 2024/126/OCJ, 2024/127/OCJ, 2024/128/OCJ, 2024/129/OCJ, 2024/130/OCJ, 2024/131/OCJ, 2024/132/OCJ, 2024/133/OCJ, 2024/134/OCJ
  • Requirements:
  • Matric Certificate.
  • 1-3 years of secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCOM Law degree (advantageous).

Position: Senior Court Interpreter

  • Location: Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Gqeberha
  • Salary: R308,154 – R362,994 per annum
  • Reference Number: 2024/135/OCJ
  • Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years of practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with 10 years of practical experience.
  • Proficiency in English and two indigenous languages, mainly IsiXhosa and Afrikaans.

Position: Secretary

  • Location: Northern Cape Division of the High Court: Kimberley
  • Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum (Level 05)
  • Reference Number: 2024/136/OCJ
  • Requirements:
  • Matric certificate.
  • Typing as a subject or a Secretarial Certificate or any other relevant training or qualification.
  • Valid driver’s license (advantageous).

Position: Administration Clerk: Organisational Development

  • Location: National Office: Midrand
  • Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum (Level 05)
  • Reference Number: 2024/137/OCJ
  • Requirements:
  • Grade 12, no experience required.
  • National Diploma in Management Services/Work Study or equivalent qualification (advantageous).

Position: Typist

  • Location: Northern Cape Division of The High Court
  • Salary: R183,279 – R215,892 per annum (Level 04)
  • Reference Number: 2024/138/OCJ
  • Requirements:
  • Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum typing speed of 35 wpm.
  • Valid driver’s license (advantageous).

General Notes:

  • All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a pre-entry practical exercise.
  • OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.

Enquiries:

  • Technical Enquiries: Ms. M Campel Tel No: (010) 492 6799, Ms. S Kajee Tel No: (010) 494 8589
  • HR Enquiries: Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

How to apply

  • Required: Quote the relevant reference number when submitting your application.

Where to Apply:

  1. National Office (Midrand):
    • Postal Address:
      • The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
    • Hand Deliver:
      • Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
    • Email:
  2. Eastern Cape:
    • Postal Address:
      • The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London
    • Hand Deliver:
      • 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London
    • Email:
  3. Gauteng Division of the High Court (Pretoria/Johannesburg):
    • Postal Address:
      • The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000
    • Hand Deliver:
      • 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg
    • Email:
  4. Northern Cape:
    • Postal Address:
      • The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300
    • Hand Deliver:
      • High Court, Sol Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley
    • Email:
  5. Western Cape:
    • Postal Address:
      • The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg, 8018
    • Hand Deliver:
      • 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
    • Email: