Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk Vacancy: Grade 12, No Experience Required
Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk Vacancy: Grade 12, No Experience Required
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for an Administration Clerk: Judicial Remuneration and Conditions of Service vacancy based in Pretoria.
This is a great opportunity for South African job seekers who have completed Grade 12 and are looking for government jobs that require no previous work experience.
The successful candidate will earn between R237 453 and R279 708 per annum at Salary Level 05.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk Vacancy
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Position: Administration Clerk: Judicial Remuneration and Conditions of Service
Department: Office of the Chief Justice
Reference Number: 2026/109/OCJ
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum
Salary Level: Level 05
Centre: Judicial Remuneration and Conditions of Service, Pretoria
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 as recognised by SAQA.
- No previous work experience is required.
This means matriculants who meet the minimum requirements may apply even if they have not worked in a similar position before.
Qualifications That Will Be an Added Advantage
Although a Grade 12 certificate is the minimum requirement, having a relevant National Diploma at NQF Level 6 will be an added advantage.
Relevant qualifications may include:
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Office Management and Technology
- Human Resource Management
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Another relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA
Knowledge and Skills Required
Applicants should have basic knowledge of:
- Administrative processes
- Records management
- Batho Pele Principles
- Government systems
- Relevant Public Service legislative frameworks
Candidates should also have good computer literacy and be able to work with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Other important skills include:
- Numerical literacy
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Organisational skills
- Planning and time-management skills
- Problem-solving skills
Personal Attributes
Suitable candidates should be able to:
- Maintain confidentiality
- Pay close attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Meet deadlines
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Perform administrative duties
- Carry out secretariat duties when required
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Judicial Remuneration and Conditions of Service Directorate.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing general administrative support to the Directorate.
- Assisting with the administration of remuneration and service benefits for acting and permanently appointed Judges.
- Providing administrative support relating to discharged Judges and surviving spouses.
- Assisting with the administration of gratuities for approximately 100 Judges in active service, retiring Judges and surviving spouses.
- Capturing and updating remuneration and service-benefit information on government systems.
- Assisting with administrative processes relating to the procurement of official vehicles.
- Receiving, registering, recording, filing and distributing documents and correspondence.
- Maintaining manual and electronic filing and records-management systems.
- Responding to routine enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Assisting with the preparation of correspondence, reports and other administrative documents.
- Performing additional general administrative duties delegated by the supervisor.
How to Apply for the Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk Vacancy
Applications must be submitted via email.
Application email:
2026/109/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Applicants should make sure they quote the correct reference number:
Reference Number: 2026/109/OCJ
Before submitting your application, carefully check that you have included all required information and supporting documents.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is:
28 August 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.
Job seekers who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Enquiries
Technical Enquiries
Ms Cloudine Schubart
Telephone: 081 828 6548
HR Enquiries
Mr K Mphela
Telephone: 010 493 2527
Employment Equity
The Office of the Chief Justice has indicated that the organisation will give preference to suitable candidates in line with its Employment Equity goals.
Why This Vacancy Is Worth Considering
One of the biggest advantages of this Office of the Chief Justice vacancy is that no work experience is required.
Applicants who have Grade 12 and want to start building a career in government administration can therefore consider applying.
The position also provides exposure to areas such as:
- Government administration
- Records management
- Judicial remuneration
- Filing and document management
- Government information systems
- Correspondence and reporting
- Stakeholder communication
Candidates who gain experience in these areas may be able to build valuable administrative skills for future opportunities within the public service.
Final Reminder
If you have Grade 12 and meet the requirements, consider applying for the Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk vacancy in Pretoria before 28 August 2026.
Remember to use reference number 2026/109/OCJ and submit your application to:
2026/109/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
