CHIEF OF STAFF: PRIVATE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/138/OCJ
Salary: R1 554 696 – R1 858 821 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package), consisting of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: National Office: Midrand
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and an LLB or equivalent qualification in Law (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA. A postgraduate qualification in Management or Legal will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience at Senior Management level. Experience in management either in the public or private sector. One of the minimum entry requirements for Senior Management Service is the pre-entry certificate. For more details on the pre-entry course, visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. The successful candidate will be required to complete this prior to appointment. Proven ability to draft and quality control highly complex policy documents and legal instruments. An understanding of the South African legal system. Extensive knowledge of the functioning of an executive office and related administrative systems. Organisational ability and analytical acumen. Advanced research and writing skills. Advanced knowledge of the application of MS Office applications. Ability and willingness to travel when required and work long hours. A valid driving license. The candidate needs to meet the requirements for a top-secret security clearance. Attributes and competencies: Self driven, display initiative, ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure, a sense of attention to detail, and excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, communication, honesty and integrity.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership in the Private Office of the Chief Justice. Manage and ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Private Office of the Chief Justice. Act as principal point of contact between the Private Office of the Chief Justice and the Office of the Secretary General of the OCJ. Manage financial, human and other resources allocated to the Private Office of the Chief Justice. Provide and coordinate protocol, security and related technical or legal administration support services. Provide executive and administrative support to the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice inclusive of household support services. Provide domestic and international stakeholder relations management services. Oversee the planning of major international and domestic events hosted by the Chief Justice. Provide executive liaison services to the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice in support of their ceremonial functions and interaction with the Executive and Legislative Branches of the State. Develop, maintain, and implement administrative (document and other management) systems for the Private Office of the Chief Justice. Develop, manage and coordinate the preparation of draft speeches, research and related documents as required by the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/138/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related and HR Enquiries: Ms.LP Mpe Tel No: (010) 493 2500

Note

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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