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Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/92/OCJ
Salary: R337 563 - R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Free State Division of The High Court: Bloemfontein
Province: Free State
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four (4) year legal qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience obtained after qualification. MR3: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application). MR4: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application). MR5: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 14 years post-qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application). A valid driver’s license. Superior court/litigation experience and supervisory experience will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Case Flow Management and legislative frameworks governing the Public Service. Skilled in excellent communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, problem solving, numeracy, conflict management, time management along with the following attributes: Attention to detail, professionalism, strong work ethics and ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Co-ordination of Case Flow Management and administrative support to the judiciary, comply with court rules and all relevant prescripts, handling taxation of bills of cost, manage the issuing of all processes and initiating of court proceedings, co-ordinate appeals and reviews, attend to and execute requests from the judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters, issue/sign court orders/letters to attorneys/litigants on behalf of the court, keep/check and analyse the court’s monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and monitor the submission thereof, implement effective and efficient administration of court files and records management, deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and legislation, prepare and present files for audit purposes, ensure the submission of records for translation, attend/oversee to general public queries/correspondences, attend to office management, planning and organizing and manage staff and related HR processes.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/92/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. S.P Mathibeli Tel No: (051) 492 4523 HR Related Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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