Applicants should be in possession of a Grade Twelve (12) Certificate. An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA Law or BCom Law degree or related qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA (results must accompany the application).
A minimum of two (2) years secretarial experience. A valid driver’s license. Secretarial experience in a legal/court environment will service as an added advantage. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, relevant legislation, regulations and case lines. Skilled in computer literacy (MS Office), research capabilities, proficiency in English, communication (verbal and written), administration and organisational skills, interpersonal skills, customer service and typing skills along with the following attributes: Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure, attention to detail, confidentiality and time management.
DUTIES :
Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or formatting) of draft memoranda decisions, opinions or judgment entries written by, or assigned by the Judge.
Manage and type correspondence, judgments and orders for the Judge (including dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarise appointments, meetings and official visits. Make travel and accommodation arrangements.
Store, keep and safeguard all case files and update the case files with the order made by the Judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent cases after hours and ensure the integrity of such recordings.
Accompany the Judge to Court. Manage the Judge’s vehicle, logbook and the driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for the Judge as necessary including expense reports, financial disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments for the Judge and his/her visitors and attend to their needs.
Manage the Judge’s library and the updating of documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the judge and comply with all departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Limpopo/Thohoyandou: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice Service Centre, Limpopo, Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications can also be hand delivered to the High Court of South Africa: Limpopo Division, Polokwane, 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane, 0699.
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 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
KwaZulu-Natal: Pietermaritzburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver applications to Office of the Chief Justice Durban High Court, Human Resource Office, Ground Floor, Corner Somsteu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4000
Eastern Cape: Makhanda/Mthatha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London.
Free State: Bloemfontein: Quoting the relevant reference number, 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 Division of the High Court, Cnr President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2026/138/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/138/[email protected]
PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/139/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/139/[email protected]
PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/140/OCJ : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/140/[email protected]
SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/141/OCJ : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/141/[email protected]
JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2026/142/OCJ : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/142/[email protected]
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER REF NO: 2026/143/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/143/[email protected]
ACCOUNTING CLERK REF NO: 2026/144/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/144/[email protected]
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