Judge’s Secretaries Re-Advertisement, Candidates Who Previously Applied Are Encouraged To Re- Apply. (12 posts)
Department
Office of the Chief Justice
Location
Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria Ref No: 2026/132/OCJ (X5 Posts) Gauteng Division of The High Court: Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/133/OCJ (X7 Posts), Gauteng
Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement · Level 07
Closing date
16 Oct 2026
Reference number
2026/132/OCJ
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 2026/132/OCJ.
- Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
- Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 16 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor of Laws or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 with 480 credits as recognised by SAQA. Legal experience is required. Candidate to pass a typing test. A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge on the Constitution of South, relevant legislatives, regulations, case lines, court online, secretariat prescripts, responsibilities, systems and procedures, Electronic Information Resources, online retrieval and Batho Pele principles. Skilled in communication, planning and organising, interpersonal, customer service, typing including Dictaphone typing, time management, Microsoft Office Programs, research capabilities, problem solving, judgment and decision making. Along with the following attributes: Assertive, meticulous, ability to work under pressure, time-bound, flexible, creativity, a
Duties
Diarise the appointments and meetings of the Judge, type and file the judgments, ensure the Judgments that are handed down (delivered), signed draft orders granted in court or virtually are sent to the Typist for scanning, upload unto Case-lines/Court-Online and the Library. Ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to, record all incoming and outgoing documents, order and collect stationery for the Judge, collect the files before the commencement of a Criminal matter from the Registrar’s office at the Criminal section, keep update the register of reviews and sign on receipt to return the reviews to the Clerk, ensure that the register/template of the reserved judgement is updated and notify the Statistics Officer and the office of the Judge President when judgment has been handed down, ensure that the transcribed judgements from transcribers reach the
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries, Pretoria: Mr PA Nkone Tel No: (012) 492 7606 Technical Related Enquiries, Johannesburg: Ms S Kajee Tel No: (010) 494 8486 HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515 NOTE The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the 88 ANNEXURE M
How to apply
Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.
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