- Company
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Location
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
- Reference
- 2026/159/OCJ
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026 (10 days left)
About this post
The Office of the Chief Justice is looking for an Administration Clerk: (Dcrs) in Pietermaritzburg. It is a permanent post on salary level 5, paying R237 453 – R279 708 per annum . The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement..
Where you will work: KwaZulu-Natal Division of The High Court: Pietermaritzburg
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- An applicant should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA.
- No experience required.
- A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
- Skills: Skilled in communication (verbal and written), interpersonal relations, planning, organisation, computer literacy (MS Office) and administration Along with the following attributes: flexibility and teamwork.
What you’ll do
- Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings, render proper recording of court proceedings, perform playback events or after the session, provide administrative support as required by the Court Manager and/or Registrar and/or Supervisor.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number 2026/159/OCJ on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: National Office (Midrand): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685 Western Cape/Cape Town: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town KwaZulu-Natal/Pietermaritzburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000. Application can also be hand delivered to Office of the Chief Justice…
Enquiries: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr S Dlamini Tel No: (033) 345 8211 HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723 APPLICATIONS Applications can be sent via email to 2026/159/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
Download the editable Z83 application form (official DPSA PDF). It is free: nobody may charge you for it.
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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