OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: ADMINISTRATION CLERK
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: ADMINISTRATION CLERK
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the
objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity
imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human
Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.
APPLICATIONS : Free State Division of the High Court: 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 High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street,
Bloemfontein, 9301.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be
downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za /
www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public
Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive
CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must
be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one
folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from Human Resources.
All shortlisted candidates,
including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a
practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct)
Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an
additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS
posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test
relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be
communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical
exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools.
Applicants could be required to provide consent for access
to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate
would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate
to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online
course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is
available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the
full details can be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each
application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both
pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the
office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in
the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application
form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you
be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an
evaluation 7considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel
suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification,
citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification).
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The
Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the
advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned
requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not
being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance
agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo
a security clearance three (3) months after appointment.
The Office the Chief
Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information
Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided
to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose
of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application
was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal
information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the
information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment
purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application
null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and
confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process
OTHER POSTS
POST 08/300 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LEGAL REF NO: 2025/421/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Free State Provincial Service Centre: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
A three-year National Diploma/Degree at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as
recognised by SAQA in law will serve as an added advantage. No experience
required. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical
exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s
suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements Skills and
competencies: Knowledge of Public Service legislation, prescripts and
regulations. Library and information science matters, procedures and
processes. Knowledge of law subjects and legal phrases. Knowledge of clerical
duties, practices and ability to capture data. Knowledge and understanding of
the legislative framework governing Public Service. Knowledge of Batho Pele
Principles. Communication skills (verbal & written., Problem solving skills.
Good public relations skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer literacy
skills (MS Office). Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing
skills. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise
as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability
based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES : Conduct legal research for the Regional Court President/Chief Magistrate;
Compilation of statistics; Case flow management; Assisting Regional Registrar
and members of the public; Provide administrative support in general as
requested by the supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries: Mr. S.P Mathibeli Tel No: (051) 492 4523
HR Related enquiries: Ms D. Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/421/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals.
