This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

USHER MESSENGER SUPERVISOR

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/66/OCJ
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708.per annum (Level 5). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Western Cape Division High Court, Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Usher Messenger. A valid driver’s license will serve as 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. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of relevant legislations, planning and organising skills, supervisory skills, communication skills, good interpersonal skills, decision making skills, listening skills, computer skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Allocate Usher messengers to the Judiciary for provision in the Court room and for the Judge’ Chambers, draft the final Court roll per day for all civil trials & opposed matters, appeals & criminal matters, including postponed matters, provide administration support functions to the Judges and staff in the unit, ensure Usher messengers follow security and confidentiality procedures when handling official documents, compile monthly statistics to evaluate productivity of Usher messengers, conduct in-house training of officials, coordinate tasks allocated to assist the office of the Judge President and Deputy Judge President, facilitate collection and delivery of post to and from the post office, coordinate and distribute Court rolls on the notice boards to the relevant judiciary, provide support with the scheduling of Court matters, negotiate the Court rooms allocation with Judges in times of shortages, allocate Court rooms based upon the type of case, needs of the case and the Judicial Office, ensure that the relevant signs are placed relating to accused person seating arrangements in criminal matters, determine the needs from Judges relating to Court rooms, ensure IT is informed of MS Teams or Court online cases set up requirements for specific Courts, provide support with re-arrangement of Court rooms for special functions such as memorials, provide support to legal practitioners with oversees exhibits for use in courtroom, attend to media outlet set up in Courts once approved by the Judge/Court Manager, distribute the files between Judges & the administration offices, collect motion files from the typist to the Judges and deliver to the usher/ Court and Judges chambers, sort, check and monitor safekeeping of the Court files, circulate Court rolls according to the distribution list, ensure that files are taken by the usher to typists when matter is finalized, supervise the collection and distribution of court files, ensure that ushers return to court after adjournments and remain in court, ensure general supervision of employees, allocation of duties and quality control on the work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees, manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees, ensure that all employees develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient functioning, 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 2026/66/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Hanekom Tel No: (021)480 2635 HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD 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 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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