Office of the Chief Justice: Entry Level Jobs

The Office of the Chief Justice 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 (DCRS)

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria

Reference No: 2025/37/OCJ

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.  Computer literacy (MS Office). 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.

Advantageous: Experience in general administration or Court related functions with regard to court recordings and/or case flow management and a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge: Computer literacy (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;

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.

Data Capturer

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

Reference No: 2025/42/OCJ

Salary: R183 279 - R215 892 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Computer literacy

Knowledge: Computer literacy. Knowledge of clerical duties and understanding of legal framework governing the public service. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Good interpersonal relations, customer service, interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills. Customer service and attention to detail.

Duties: Provide administration support services Capture and update data from available records into the required formats e.g. databases, table and spreadsheet, Validate and review data (for quality purposes) to ensure correctness, completeness and consistency, Compile spreadsheets, and update routine statistics information/ reports and registers, Receive, register and track records or documents submitted for further processing.Capture routine transactions on computer such as the transfer of information from manual records to electronic records, Continuous updating of information on computer for reporting purposes and retrieving information required Make regular backups of data, ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured, Provide information to the component.

Assistant Librarian

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

Reference No: 2025/43/OCJ

Salary: R183 279 - R215 892 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Knowledge: Good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy (Microsoft office). Customer services skills. Interpersonal relations skills. Planning skills. Organising and control. Able to work under pressure. Ability to multi-task. Problem solving skills. Good interpersonal relations.

Duties: Assist with management and control of Library and its resources in line with the library code and other applicable prescripts. Assist with ordering of library material approved by the library committee. Assist in classifying, cataloguing and indexing library material. Update loose-leaf publications. Conducting information searches on the electronic catalogue and other information databases and online informational retrieval resources. Upload received judgments on the Central Case Law Repository. Collect and deliver books from/to judge’s chambers. Assist with shelving of publications and shelve reading. Conduct asset verification on library books. Attend to queries relating to asset verification. Process received standing orders and mail. Co-ordinate and prepare binding of all journals and law reports. Update and manage library registers.

Typist

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria

Reference No: 2025/44/OCJ

Salary: R183 279 - R215 892 per annum (Level 04)

Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate. A minimum typing speed of 35 wpm.Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test

Advantageous: A valid Driver’s license will serve as an advantage

Knowledge: Computer literacy (MS Word). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Good interpersonal relations, planning and organization skills. Good problem solving skills. Accuracy and attention to details. Ability to work under pressure. Good time keeping. Telephone etiquette

Duties: Typing of appeals, reviews, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness statements, taxing master reports, affidavits, memorandums and court orders. Relief administrative personnel where necessary. Filling, opening files and making appointments. Dealing with public queries and other administrative duties.

Administration Clerk: Legal 

Location: KZN Provincial Service Centre, Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: 2025/36/OCJ

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent qualification

Advantageous: 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

Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Services Legislation, Prescripts and Regulations. Research skills

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.

Administration Clerk: Assets

Location: National Office, Midrand

Reference No: 2025/35/OCJ

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum

Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate with No experience Or a 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Financial Accounting / Financial Management/Internal Auditing / Cost and Management Accounting.

Advantageous: A minimum of 1 - 2 years working experience in Asset Management will be an added advantage. A valid driver ‘s license.

Knowledge: 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.

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.

Customer Service Officer

Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg

Reference No: 2025/38/OCJ

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification

Advantageous: 3 year National Diploma and a minimum of 6 Months / Call Centre/Customer Enquiries

Knowledge: 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.

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.

Administration Clerk

Location: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: 2025/39/OCJ

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate, computer literacy

Advantageous: Experience in Clerical/ administration functions will be an added advantage.

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.

Registrar’s Clerk 

Location: KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg

Reference No: 202/40/OCJ

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12, computer literacy

Advantageous: 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 advantage. A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Understanding of confidentiality in Government.

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

Administration Clerk (DCRS)

Location: North-West Division of The High Court

Reference No: 2025/41/OCJ

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12, computer literacy

Advantageous: A minimum of one-year relevant experience will be an added advantage. A valid Driver’s license.

Knowledge: Good Communication skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations skills. Flexibility. Team work. Planning and organization skills. Computer literacy (MS Office).

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.

Skills and Competencies:

• 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.
• Able to work under pressure

NB. 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.