This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SECRETARY

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/56/OCJ
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre: Kimberley
Province: Northern Cape
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. No experience is required. Knowledge and experience of procedures and processes applied in Office Management; understanding of confidentiality, typing as a subject or Secretarial Certificate or any other relevant training or qualification, a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assess method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (written and verbal), proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint outlook, internet, ability to conduct basic research, basic problem-solving skills, good judgement and decision-making skills, assertiveness and confidence to interact at all levels, ability to work under pressure, administrative and organisational skills, sound interpersonal relations, accuracy and attention to details.

Duties

Administer an online and physical diary of the Director: Court Operations, manage information and data on behalf of the Director: Court Operations, plan and schedule day to day task of the Director: Court Operations, manage telephone calls and convey messages, organise meetings / workshops / conference and functions, draft coherent submission, executive reports, memorandum and letters, type and edit correspondence, receive and attend to visitors, serve refreshment to visitors and/or at identified meetings as indicated by the Director: Court Operations, handle travel arrangements of accommodation flights tickets, subsistence and travel claims and any other tasks as directed by the Director: Court Operations and accompany/ attend meetings.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/56/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms L Wymers Tel No: (053) 492 3533 HR Related Enquiries: Ms P Netshivhale Tel No: (053) 492 3535

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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