Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies 2026
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director: Judicial Support | R487,197 – R573,897 p.a. |
| Office Manager | R487,197 – R573,897 p.a. |
| Statistical Officer | R413,001 – R486,501 p.a. |
| Registrar’s Clerk | R237,453 – R279,708 p.a. |
1. Assistant Director: Judicial Support
Reference: 2026/112/OCJ
Centre: Electoral Court, Bloemfontein
Salary: R487,197 – R573,897 per annum, Level 09
Applicants must have an LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification at NQF Level 8 recognised by SAQA. Candidates also need at least three years’ relevant experience in the legal fraternity, law research services or judicial support services, including at least one year at supervisory level. A valid driver’s licence is required. Experience in an Electoral Court or Superior Court will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will provide judicial, administrative and personal support to the chairperson of the Electoral Court. Duties include conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda and reports, assisting with hearings and trials, monitoring electoral disputes, proofreading judgments and legal documents, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, managing records and providing support relating to electoral matters. Application email: 2026/112/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
2. Office Manager
Reference: 2026/113/OCJ
Centre: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Mbombela
Salary: R487,197 – R573,897 per annum, Level 09
Applicants should have a three-year National Diploma in Office Administration, Public Management or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits, recognised by SAQA. At least three years’ relevant experience in an office administration environment is required, including one year at supervisory level.
A valid driver’s licence is required, while an LLB Degree will be an added advantage. Candidates should have strong office management, communication, leadership, computer literacy, report writing, planning, problem-solving and organisational skills. The Office Manager will manage the office of the Judge President, supervise support staff, coordinate communication with stakeholders, prepare reports and briefing notes, monitor deadlines, organise meetings and provide secretariat support. Application email: 2026/113/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
3. Statistical Officer
Reference: 2026/114/OCJ
Centre: Supreme Court of Appeal, Bloemfontein
Salary: R413,001 – R486,501 per annum, Level 08
The position requires a National Diploma in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Econometrics or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA. Applicants must have at least two years’ relevant experience in a statistical environment. Court experience will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will manage court-related data collection, maintain datasets and databases, analyse information, enter data into reporting tools, verify and clean data, prepare court statistics and support audit processes. The role also involves identifying training needs and providing information sessions where necessary. Application email: 2026/114/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
4. Registrar’s Clerk
Reference: 2026/115/OCJ
Centre: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Middelburg
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum, Level 05
Applicants should have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA. No experience is required, making this one of the vacancies suitable for applicants starting their careers. A three-year National Diploma in Legal qualification or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification is also listed in the requirements, while a valid driver’s licence is an added advantage. The Registrar’s Clerk will perform clerical and administrative duties within the court. Responsibilities include registering and allocating case numbers, managing court documents and files, assisting litigants and attorneys, responding to public queries, maintaining court records and registers, and supporting case management and administrative processes. Application email: 2026/115/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
How to Apply for Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies
Applicants must complete the new Z83 application form and submit it together with a recent comprehensive CV. Contactable referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, must be provided. Documents should be submitted in PDF format and placed in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview.
Applicants must ensure that the Z83 form is fully completed, signed and initialled on both pages. The application must clearly state the correct job title, office where the position is advertised and reference number. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Application Addresses
For the Supreme Court of Appeal/Electoral Court/Bloemfontein, applications may be directed to:
The Provincial Head
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X20612
Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand-delivered applications can be submitted at the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301. For Mpumalanga/Mbombela, applications may be directed to:
The Provincial Head
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X20051
Mbombela, 1211
Hand delivery is also accepted at the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200.
Closing Date
04 September 2026 Late applications will not be considered. Applicants should also ensure that all required documents are submitted because failure to provide the requested information may result in the application not being considered.
Important Note
The Office of the Chief Justice has also issued an erratum stating that the Judge’s Secretary (2 posts) at the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg, Reference 2026/101/OCJ, has been withdrawn. The Registrar post, Reference 2026/103/OCJ, at the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley has had its closing date extended to 04 September 2026.
