Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk: Legal Vacancy in Gqeberha
Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk: Legal Vacancy in Gqeberha
The Office of the Chief Justice is inviting qualified applicants to apply for an Administration Clerk: Legal vacancy at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Gqeberha.
This entry-level government vacancy is suitable for applicants who have completed Grade 12 and are interested in gaining experience within South Africa’s legal and court administration environment. No previous work experience is required, although relevant legal experience or an LLB qualification will be an advantage.
Applications for this position must be submitted by 7 August 2026.
Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk Vacancy Overview
- Position: Administration Clerk: Legal
- Employer: Office of the Chief Justice
- Reference number: 2026/86/OCJ
- Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum
- Salary level: Level 05
- Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Centre: Eastern Cape Division of the High Court
- Closing date: 7 August 2026
- Experience required: No experience required
- Application method: Email
The successful applicant will be required to sign a performance agreement after being appointed.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.
- A qualification recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
- Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to organise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
No previous work experience is required to apply for this position.
Added Advantages
Although they are not compulsory, the following will strengthen an application:
- At least one year of experience in a legal environment.
- An LLB degree.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Previous exposure to court administration or legal research.
Candidates who meet only the minimum Grade 12 requirement may still apply.
Required Knowledge and Skills
The successful candidate should have knowledge of legislation, regulations and prescripts governing the Public Service.
Applicants should also demonstrate the following competencies:
- Legal and administrative research skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Minute-taking abilities.
- Report-writing skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Planning and organisational abilities.
- Creative and analytical thinking.
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
- The ability to prepare accurate reports and statistics.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Administration Clerk: Legal will provide legal and administrative support within the court environment.
Main duties will include:
Conducting legal research
The successful candidate will conduct legal research for the Regional Court President or Chief Magistrate whenever required.
This may involve finding relevant legal information, preparing supporting material and assisting with research-related administrative tasks.
Compiling and reconciling statistics
The Administration Clerk will be responsible for collecting, compiling and submitting court-related statistics to the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.
The candidate will also reconcile manual records with electronic statistics to ensure that the information is accurate and complete.
Supporting audit readiness
The successful applicant will assist the office in preparing for audits by ensuring that records, statistics and supporting documents are properly maintained.
The role will also involve data purification, which includes identifying and correcting incomplete, duplicated or inaccurate information.
Assisting with case-flow management
The Administration Clerk will support case-flow management processes to help ensure that court matters are recorded, monitored and handled efficiently.
Supporting the Regional Court Registrar
The successful candidate will provide administrative assistance to the Regional Court Registrar and other relevant officials.
Assisting members of the public
The role involves helping members of the public with general enquiries and directing them to the appropriate court services or officials.
Applicants should therefore be professional, patient and able to communicate clearly.
Providing general administrative support
The appointed candidate will perform additional administrative duties when requested by the Court Manager or Supervisor.
These duties may include preparing documents, taking minutes, filing information, compiling reports and maintaining office records.
Pre-Entry Practical Assessment
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a pre-entry practical exercise.
The assessment will be used to determine whether candidates meet the technical and general requirements of the position. Applicants should therefore be prepared to demonstrate their administrative, communication, computer and problem-solving skills.
Being shortlisted does not automatically guarantee appointment.
Employment Equity
The Office of the Chief Justice will give preference to candidates whose appointment supports the organisation’s Employment Equity goals.
However, all applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements may submit an application.
How to Apply
Applications must be emailed to:
2026/86/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Applicants should include the reference number 2026/86/OCJ in the email subject line so that the application can be linked to the correct vacancy.
Before submitting, applicants should check that their application is complete, clearly presented and sent to the correct email address.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Enquiries
For questions about the duties or technical requirements of the position, contact:
Ms P. Boya-Nyhiba
Telephone: 041 502 6626
For human resources or application-related enquiries, contact:
Ms Z. Sulo
Telephone: 087 086 6929
Closing Date
Applications close on 7 August 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date to avoid last-minute email or connectivity problems.
Why This Opportunity Is Worth Considering
This Office of the Chief Justice vacancy offers an opportunity to enter the Public Service and gain practical exposure to legal administration, court processes, case-flow management and legal research.
It may be particularly suitable for:
- Grade 12 graduates looking for an entry-level government job.
- Jobseekers interested in court or legal administration.
- LLB graduates seeking experience in the justice system.
- Applicants with administrative or legal-environment experience.
- Individuals with strong research, reporting and organisational skills.
With a salary of between R237 453 and R279 708 per year, the position provides an opportunity to build valuable experience within South Africa’s judicial administration system.
