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JOBS AT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

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Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies 2026: Opportunities Across South Africa

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has released a number of employment opportunities for 2026, spanning multiple functional areas such as security management, human resources, legal administration, and court support services. These roles are designed for qualified individuals seeking to contribute to the effective functioning of South Africa’s judicial system.

The OCJ remains committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by 14 April 2026.

Available Positions

Deputy Director: Security Management

  • Location: Constitutional Court
  • Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum
  • Requirements:
    • National Diploma in Security/Risk Management (NQF 6)
    • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience (including 3 years at junior management level)
    • PSIRA Grade A certification
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Oversight of court security operations
    • Risk assessments and investigations
    • Management of security personnel and resources

Senior Personnel Practitioner: Recruitment & Selection

  • Location: Midrand (National Office)
  • Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum
  • Requirements:
    • Diploma in HR/Management/Public Administration
    • Minimum 3 years’ HR experience
  • Core Functions:
    • Managing recruitment and selection processes
    • Coordinating interviews and shortlisting
    • Ensuring regulatory compliance

Judge’s Secretary (Multiple Posts)

  • Locations: Cape Town & Braamfontein
  • Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
  • Requirements:
    • Grade 12 (LLB or legal studies advantageous)
    • 1–2 years’ secretarial experience
  • Responsibilities:
    • Managing judicial schedules and correspondence
    • Preparing court documents and files
    • Providing administrative support during proceedings

Senior Court Interpreter (2 Posts)

  • Location: Cape Town
  • Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
  • Requirements:
    • Diploma in Interpreting or equivalent experience
    • Multilingual proficiency (English, Afrikaans, and others advantageous)
  • Key Duties:
    • Interpreting during legal proceedings
    • Translating legal documents
    • Facilitating courtroom communication

Registry Clerk

  • Location: Constitutional Court, Braamfontein
  • Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
  • Requirements:
    • Grade 12 certificate
    • Knowledge of records management
  • Responsibilities:
    • Maintaining records and archives
    • Providing administrative support

Registrar’s Clerk

  • Location: Johannesburg High Court
  • Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
  • Responsibilities:
    • Managing court systems (Court Online/CaseLines)
    • Handling client queries and case registrations
    • Supporting registrar operations

Administration Clerk (Legal)

  • Location: Gauteng Provincial Service Centre
  • Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
  • Requirements:
    • Grade 12 (LLB advantageous)
  • Key Duties:
    • Assisting with court performance reporting
    • Supporting case flow management
    • Providing legal administrative support

Application Process

Applicants are required to:

Applications must be submitted via email or delivered to the relevant OCJ office.

Important Considerations

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted
  • Certain positions may require assessments or competency tests
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

Why Join the OCJ?

Employment with the OCJ offers:

  • Structured career growth within the public sector
  • Direct exposure to South Africa’s judicial processes
  • The opportunity to contribute to justice and governance

Conclusion

These vacancies provide a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking stable employment within government while contributing meaningfully to the judicial system. Applicants are encouraged to review requirements carefully and submit their applications before the deadline.

 

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