Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies – Apply by 30 May 2025

Job Opportunities – Office of the Chief Justice – Apply by 30 May 2025


1. Job Title: Data Capturer (x2)

  • Salary: R193,359 – R227,766 per annum (Level 04)
  • Location: National Office – Midrand
  • Reference Number: 2025/90/OCJ
  • Requirements: Grade 12; a Diploma in HR Management is an added advantage. Experience in HR will be beneficial.
  • Duties: Capture and verify HR data, perform general admin support, contribute to organizational efficiency.
  • Application Email: 2025/83/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

2. Job Title: Accounting Clerk

  • Salary: R228,321 – R368,950 per annum (Level 05)
  • Location: National Office – Midrand
  • Reference Number: 2025/89/OCJ
  • Requirements: Grade 12; National Diploma in Finance/Accounting is an advantage.
  • Duties: Process payments, maintain financial records, support audits, capture transactions in BAS/LOGIS.
  • Application Email: 2025/82/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

3. Job Title: Registrar’s Clerk

  • Salary: R228,321 – R368,950 per annum (Level 05)
  • Location: Gauteng Division of the High Court – Pretoria
  • Reference Number: 2025/88/OCJ
  • Requirements: Grade 12; Diploma in Legal Studies and valid driver’s license are advantageous.
  • Duties: Perform clerical and court support functions, manage court files, support the registrar.
  • Application Email: 2025/81/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

4. Job Title: Administration Clerk: CRT

  • Salary: R228,321 – R368,950 per annum (Level 05)
  • Location: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court – Mbombela
  • Reference Number: 2025/87/OCJ
  • Requirements: Grade 12; a Diploma in Legal or related field and a valid driver’s license are advantages.
  • Duties: Support court recordings, manage statistics, provide general administrative assistance.
  • Application Email: 2025/80/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

5. Job Title: State Accountant

  • Salary: R325,101 – R382,959 per annum (Level 07)
  • Location: National Office – Midrand
  • Reference Number: 2025/86/OCJ
  • Requirements: National Diploma in Accounting/Finance (NQF 6); 2 years’ relevant experience; valid driver’s license.
  • Duties: Budget preparation, expenditure analysis, reporting, compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
  • Application Email: 2025/79/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

6. Job Title: Provisioning Administrative Officer – Asset Management

  • Salary: R325,101 – R382,959 per annum
  • Location: National Office – Midrand
  • Reference Number: 2025/85/OCJ
  • Requirements: National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting/Finance; 2 years’ relevant experience; valid driver’s license.
  • Duties: Maintain asset registers, coordinate disposals, reconcile leased asset expenditure, supervise staff.
  • Application Email: 2025/78/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

7. Job Title: Registrar

  • Salary: R324,579 – R1,111,323 per annum (MR3–MR5 range based on experience)
  • Location: Constitutional Court – Braamfontein
  • Reference Number: 2025/84/OCJ
  • Requirements: LLB Degree with 2–14 years’ post-qualification experience depending on salary notch; driver’s license.
  • Duties: Manage court operations, coordinate case flow, issue processes, supervise legal staff, report performance.
  • Application Email: 2025/77/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

8. Job Title: Assistant Director – Legal Services

  • Salary: R468,459 – R551,823 per annum (Level 09)
  • Location: National Office – Midrand
  • Reference Number: 2025/83/OCJ
  • Requirements: LLB Degree or NQF 8 Legal Qualification; 3 years’ post-qualification experience; driver’s license.
  • Duties: Provide litigation support, manage legal compliance (POPIA, PAIA), draft legal opinions and contracts.
  • Application Email: 2025/76/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

How to Apply

  • Closing Date: 30 May 2025
  • Application Form: Submit a completed new Z83 form, available at www.judiciary.org.za or www.dpsa.gov.za, and a detailed CV (no certificates needed at this stage)
  • Submission Format: Attach all documents as one PDF
  • Manual Submission Addresses:
    • Midrand/National Office: Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk
    • Gauteng: 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg
    • Mpumalanga: 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Failure to complete or sign the Z83 form correctly will result in disqualification.


For enquiries, refer to the contact numbers listed under each job post above.


The OCJ encourages applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity Plan.

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