DATA CAPTURER is a South African government vacancy at Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). This job is part of Circular 15 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Gqeberha | closing date: 22 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre
Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Gqeberha
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
- No experience required.
- 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 clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics, knowledge of the MS Office package with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, knowledge and understanding of the legal framework governing the Public Service, knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment, knowledge on HAST program and records management, knowledge of Batho Pele principles, communication skills (verbal & written), problem solving skills, good public relations skills, monitoring and analytical skills, planning and organizing skills, report writing skills, Typing skills.
Duties
- Render data capturing service.
- Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g. databases, table, spreadsheet, verify, query missing data and errors observed during data entry, review and validate all data from the records, conduct pre-recording and record of Court proceedings, report faults experienced during diagnosing process and log queries to helpdesk capture Court roll from the Court list/ books and pre-schedule the cases prior to commencement of the Court proceedings, record Court proceedings as per the level of court appearance, render efficient and effective general administrative services, save and scan court documents as requested, report all IT problems immediately to supervisor, provide information to responsible components, verify and quality control data, review and validate all data from the records, sort and distribute incoming data to be captured equally, update registers and statistics.
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Ms P Boya-Nyhiba Tel No: (041) 502 6626 HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be sent via email at 2026/24/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Department Notes
All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. Erratum: Kindly note that post of Law Researcher (X2 Posts) with Ref No: 2026/05/OCJ advertised Public Service Vacancy Circular 14 dated 24 April 2026 is amended as follows: The correct centre is Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg and for technical related enquiries please contact: Ms F Lukhele Tel No: (011) 494 8538. Law Researcher with Ref No: 2026/07/OCJ advertised Public Service Vacancy Circular 14 dated 24 April 2026 is amended as follows: The correct centre is Free State High Court: Bloemfontein, and for technical related enquiries please contact: Mr. A. Knoetze Tel No: (051) 492 4623.
Notes
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goal
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Gqeberha
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. No experience required. 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 clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics,
knowledge of the MS Office package with experience in word processing,
Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public
Service, Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, knowledge and understanding of the legal framework governing the
Public Service, knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment, knowledge on HAST program and records management,
knowledge of Batho Pele principles, communication skills (verbal & written), problem solving skills, good public relations skills, monitoring and analytical
skills, planning and organizing skills, report writing skills, Typing skills.
DUTIES : Render data capturing service. Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g. databases, table, spreadsheet, verify, query missing data
and errors observed during data entry, review and validate all data from the records, conduct pre-recording and record of Court proceedings, report faults
experienced during diagnosing process and log queries to helpdesk capture
Court roll from the Court list/ books and pre-schedule the cases prior to commencement of the Court proceedings, record Court proceedings as per the
level of court appearance, render efficient and effective general administrative services, save and scan court documents as requested, report all IT problems
immediately to supervisor, provide information to responsible components, verify and quality control data, review and validate all data from the records,
sort and distribute incoming data to be captured equally, update registers and statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms P Boya-Nyhiba Tel No: (041) 502 6626 HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2026/24/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goal
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 15 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.