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Office of the Chief Justice · gauteng
Salary band
R 279 708
Closing date
28 August 2026
Reference
2026/106/OCJ
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Department
Office of the Chief Justice
Location
Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg
Salary
R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. A valid driver’s License will serve as an 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 and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in computer literacy (Microsoft Office), communication, numeracy, interpersonal relations, problem solving, analysis, time management and administration. Along with the following attributes: ability to work under pressure, self-motivated, accuracy, ability to work independently, attention to detail, teamwork and flexible.
Duties
Perform clerical and administrative work within the court: Register/ allocate case numbers to all pleadings and court documents received, ensure that the files have been served on 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, handle court’s request files, retrieve the requested files 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, render case management duties, 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), monitor files and records as per the case Management, provide support with administrative registrar, 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.
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr T Musana Tel No: (010) 494 8403/8402 HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
Notes
The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
Closing Date
2026-08-28T23:59:00+02:00
Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.
This vacancy is within Office of the Chief Justice in gauteng. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 279 708. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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