JUDGE’S SECRETARY
Office of the Chief Justice · Bloemfontein
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- 2026/142/OCJ
- Salary band
- R 398 277
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Office of the Chief Justice Location: Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. CENTRE Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein Requirements: 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. Application instructions: can be sent via email to 2026/142/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Enquiries: Technical related enquiries: Mr. V.Z.J Zwane Tel No: (051) 492 4623 HR related enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523 Notes: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. Closing Date: s and to work under pressure, attention to detail, confidentiality and time management.
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Requirements
- ✓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
Key responsibilities
- •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