USHER MESSENGER

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/69/OCJ
Salary: R170 226 - R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicant should be in possession of Grade ten (10) Certificate. No experience is required. Grade 12 Certificate, a minimum of one (1) year’ experience in general administration, general computer knowledge and intermediate experience will serve as added advantage. 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. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning and organising skills and computer skills (Intermediate).

Duties

Escort Judges to Court and attend proceedings, all the Court to session, hand exhibits and documents between the counsel and Judge, assist in person litigants with Court-on-line in the Courtroom and in the general office, general messenger duties inside and outside of the Court, collect and distribute post, parcels, files and documents, photocopying of documents and Judgments, assist in other administration sections during term and recess as requested by Chief Registrar and Court Manager.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/69/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2636 HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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