Office of the Chief Justice Usher Messenger Vacancy in Thohoyandou
Office of the Chief Justice Usher Messenger Vacancy in Thohoyandou
The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring an Usher Messenger at the Limpopo Division of the High Court in Thohoyandou. This opportunity may suit candidates with a Grade 10 qualification or ABET Level 3 and relevant working experience.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and courtroom support to judges, organise court files, distribute court rolls and help ensure that court proceedings run smoothly.
Applications for the Office of the Chief Justice Usher Messenger vacancy must be submitted by 07 August 2026.
Office of the Chief Justice Usher Messenger Vacancy Overview
| Vacancy details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Office of the Chief Justice |
| Position | Usher Messenger |
| Reference number | 2026/87/OCJ |
| Salary | R170 226 – R200 523 per annum |
| Salary level | Level 03 |
| Location | Limpopo Division of the High Court, Thohoyandou |
| Minimum qualification | Grade 10 or ABET Level 3 |
| Closing date | 07 August 2026 |
| Application email | 2026/87/OCJ@judiciary.org.za |
The successful applicant will also be required to sign a performance agreement.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority:
- Grade 10
- ABET Level 3
Relevant working experience is required for this position.
A valid driver’s licence is not compulsory but will be considered an added advantage.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-entry practical exercise. The assessment will help the Office of the Chief Justice determine whether candidates meet the technical and general requirements of the position.
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should have knowledge of clerical and general office administration duties. They must also be able to work accurately with documents, court files, records and administrative information.
Applicants should have the following skills and competencies:
- Knowledge of clerical duties and administrative practices
- Ability to capture data and collect statistics
- Basic computer operating skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
- Understanding of office administration procedures
- Knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Good public relations and interpersonal skills
- Monitoring and analytical skills
- Planning and organisational abilities
- Report-writing skills
- Typing skills
The position requires someone who can remain professional, organised and attentive while working in a formal court environment.
Usher Messenger Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide administrative assistance to judges and support the daily functioning of the courtrooms.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Providing administrative support to judges and courtrooms
- Escorting members of the bench to and from court
- Attending judges’ chambers with legal counsel
- Preparing courtrooms before judges enter
- Maintaining silence and order when judges enter or leave the courtroom
- Organising the court crew and informing members of starting times
- Ensuring that activities are aligned with the daily court roll
- Checking the accuracy of motion court rolls
- Producing copies of court rolls and distributing them to the relevant officials
- Maintaining courtroom records
- Checking and arranging criminal and civil court files
- Ensuring that court files are available before proceedings begin
- Reporting missing files to judges
- Filing and archiving documents and registers
- Supporting the smooth running of courtroom proceedings
- Assisting with the scheduling of opposed motion court matters
- Arranging the representation of cases
- Negotiating courtroom allocation with judges when courtrooms are limited
- Collecting and distributing court files
- Sorting and checking court files
- Keeping court files secure
- Circulating court rolls according to the approved distribution list
Because the role involves sensitive court records, applicants must be responsible, trustworthy and able to handle documents carefully.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email to:
2026/87/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Applicants should clearly quote the reference number:
Reference number: 2026/87/OCJ
Candidates should ensure that their application is complete and submitted before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is:
07 August 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid delays or technical problems close to the deadline.
Enquiries
Technical Enquiries
Contact person: Mr BM Tjiane
Telephone: 015 495 1444
Human Resources Enquiries
Contact person: Ms EM Ramaphakela
Telephone: 015 495 1744
Employment Equity
The Office of the Chief Justice will give preference to suitable candidates in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity goals.
Final Reminder
This Usher Messenger vacancy provides an opportunity to work at the Limpopo Division of the High Court in Thohoyandou. Candidates with Grade 10 or ABET Level 3, relevant experience and strong administrative skills are encouraged to apply before 07 August 2026.
