Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ): Entry level Clerks

Apply before Jul 10, 2026 
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

Available Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Registrar’s Clerk

Reference No: 2026/64/OCJ

Location: Land Court: Randburg

Salary: R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Grade 12/ Senior Certificate. No experience required. 

Advantageous: A valid driver’s license will serve as added advantage

Knowledge and Skills: 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, Batho Pele Principles, computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office), communication skills, numeracy skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving and analysis skills, time management skills, administrative skills, ability to work under pressure, self-motivated, accuracy, ability to work independently, attention to detail, teamwork and flexible.

Duties: Register/ allocate case numbers to all pleadings and Court documents received, ensure that the files have been served to all parties concerned, draw up files for the litigants/Attorney, update the file of return service/s proof services, safe-keep and dispose of case records, retrieve the requested file and make the file available to the requester, attend to queries from parties and members of the public, record documents received, ensure systematically recording of Court files, Keep record of requests received from litigants, attend to case management and set down notice, implement case management practices (placing request forms in the space of a file that has been requested, complete and file the movement sheet), render case management duties, monitor files and records as per the case Management, submit leave forms to HR for compliance, maintain and keep all registers for filing and archiving, comply with the telephone prescripts and leave policies, prepare and sign performance agreement timeously.

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Administration Clerk (DCRS)

Reference No: 2026/65/OCJ

Location: Land Court: Durban

Salary: R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5).

Requirements: Grade 12/ Senior Certificate. No experience required. 

Advantageous: A valid driver’s license, appropriate experience in general administration or Court related functions will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the digital recording process e.g. system tests, recordi

ng equipment is properly functional, fault reports, knowledge of Court proceedings, knowledge of digital filing system, knowledge of manual filing system, technical skills, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal relations, typing, computer literacy (MS Office), planning and organising skills, administration skills, ability to work under pressure, ensure correctness of annotations, team participation, understanding of confidentiality in Government, flexible and ability to pay attention to details

Duties: Check the readiness of the Court prior the Court proceedings, test the CRT machine (Circuit Court and local Court) and reports all faults detected on the machine, capture cases set down on the CRT machine and the court book/J406, pre schedule the cases prior to commencement of the Court proceedings, record Court proceedings as per the level of Court, add parties’ details per Court appearance and add related annotations for the case type in session, pause and resume the recorder during Court session breaks, and stop at the end of the day, set up and operate the equipment for testifying in the Children’s Court, annotate all the postponed cases, conduct regular backups of data and transfer Court recordings at the end of the week, utilise the headphones to monitor accurate recording of the Court proceedings, attend to request for playback to verify Court orders and download to CD/USB

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Human Resource Clerk

Reference No: 2026/63/OCJ

Location: Provincial Service Centre Gauteng

Salary: R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Grade 12/ Senior Certificate. No experience required. 

Advantageous: A 3 year National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA and PERSAL introduction certificate will serve as an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of PERSAL system, knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks governing the Public Service, knowledge of Public Service Act, knowledge of Public Service Regulations 2016 as amended, knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of working environment, Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, communication skills (verbal and written), administration skills, planning and organising skills, computer skills, time management skills, basic numeracy skills, interpersonal relations, typing skills, customer services orientation, selfmanagement, creative thinking and teamwork.

Duties: Facilitate administration of recruitment, selection and appointment processes with the province, identify funded vacant posts, facilitate the request to advertise form, liaise with line managers regarding recruitment activities, coordinate the receiving and sorting of applications, provide support with conducting of shortlisting and interviews, capture fingerprints, provide administrative support service, provide logistical arrangements to meetings, provide secretariat support services to the meetings, compile minutes and memos, handle incoming and outgoing office correspondence, ensure a proper filling system for all the records, compile statistics on all matters relating to Conditions of Service and benefits, provide support to Conditions of Services, capture leave, update leave register, receive appointment and service termination documents, process the resettlement allowance payment on PERSAL, process the injury on duty (IOD) information on compensation fund website, capture appointments and service terminations on PERSAL, provide leave credits to OCJ officials on request, provide administrative support for PMDS

How to Apply

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

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

Use the email address given belwo to send your applications:

Registrar’s Clerk

Reference No: 2026/64/OCJ

Location: Land Court: Randburg

Send Applocations to: 2026/64/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

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Administration Clerk (DCRS)

Reference No: 2026/65/OCJ

Location: Land Court: Durban

Send Applocations to: 2026/65/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

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Human Resource Clerk

Reference No: 2026/63/OCJ

Location: Provincial Service Centre Gauteng

Send Applocations to: 2026/63/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Or

Send to relevant Address below:

National Office (Midrand): direct your application to The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107

or Hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.

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Supreme Court of Appeal: direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300

or Hand deliver applications to the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301

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Gauteng/ Provincial Service Centre/Randburg: direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000.

or Hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg.