R163 680 – R192 810 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : ABET (NQF level 2), Grade 12 certificate or Qualification at (NQF 4). A minimum of 1 year relevant court exposure (given the nature of the High Court environment w.r.t the interaction with the Judge’s), A valid driver’s License will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant legislation, Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Driving skills, Negotiation skills, Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Decision making skills, Listening skills, Computer skills, Problem solving and Analysis, Time Management, Client Orientation and Customer Focus. 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 : Render administrative support functions to the Judges and the Court Room, Maintain Court Rooms’ records, Facilitate the smooth- running of the court rooms, Collect and distribute court files. Escorts members of the bench to and from court and attends Judges’ chambers with counsel. Facilitate order in court rooms before calling the Judges in. Be present in court during the session. Organize the court crew and inform them of the starting times, in line with the daily court roll. Maintain silence and order in the court rooms when Judges enter or leave. Check the correctness of motion court rolls, generation of copies, and dissemination according to the distribution list. Submit exhibitions to the Judges for examination. Write court orders as per Judges’ instructions. Prepare legal books for Judges and return them to the library. Prepare other related books, records or stationery that will be used in court rooms. Draw out, check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the court rooms). Report the missing files to the Judges. File/ archive the documents, registers, etc. Assist with the scheduling of court matters (motion opposed). Arrange the representation of cases. Negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges in times of Court. Room shortages. Sort and check the court files. Keep the court files safe. Make copies of Court rolls and circulate according to the distribution list.
ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR related enquiries: HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
Applications can be sent via email at 2025/75/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
CLOSING DATE : 23 May 2025
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. 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 fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to 40 disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered.