DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE SUPPORT SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: National Office: Midrand | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package. consisting of 70%/ 75% basic salary and 30%/25% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre
National Office: Midrand
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Political Science/ Public Management and Governance/ Legal/ Public Administration or relevant qualification at NQF level 6/7, Minimum of 5 years’ experience of which 3 years should be at ASD/Junior management level in parliamentary and governance environment, A driver’s license.
- An LLB will serve added as an 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 the Constitution of the Republic, extensive knowledge and experience in Parliamentary operations, knowledge of Legislative Framework, Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), understanding of Treasury and PFMA Regulations, Government legislation, Monitoring and evaluation methods, Legislative drafting and National Development Plan, knowledge of government systems and structures, knowledge of relevant legislations and prescripts, computer Literacy, problem solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, people and diversity management skills, strategic and analytical skills. sound financial management skills, report writing skills, presentation skills, research skills, project management skills, ability to work with diverse people, ability to interpret and apply policy.
Duties
Ensure administrative support to the Secretary General pertaining to committee programme: Serve as a central point of contact between OCJ Leadership, Ministry and Parliament, ensuring compliance with protocols and Parliamentary Committees programme: Tracking parliamentary debates, committee meetings and parliamentary questions related to OCJ and the Judiciary: Analyse questions, co-oordinate, draft and facilitate responses to Parliamentary questions posed to the Minister or Department ensuring the responses are timeously submitted and comply with parliamentary standards: Prepare briefings, presentation and reports ( in consultation with relevant Units) for Parliamentary Committee meetings: Coordinate the attendance of parliamentary meetings, events and debates, Secretariat support to all OCJ Governance Structures and when required with ad-hoc management projects, Conduct research on governance best practices to ensure alignment and the highest standard of professionalism: Advise management on parliamentary procedures, policy matters and the implications of the legislative developments: Provide and maintain record management systems with respect to parliamentary questions, reports emanating from the engagements with parliamentary committees, policies and procedures: Manage the Sub Directorate to ensure good governance practises and compliance with relevant legislation and policies: Management of performance and development and undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions.
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Ms S Mpheshwa Tel No: (010) 493 2535 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/42/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.
Notes
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package. consisting of 70%/ 75% basic salary and 30%/25% flexible portion that may be structured
in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Political Science/ Public Management and
Governance/ Legal/ Public Administration or relevant qualification at NQF level
6/7, Minimum of 5 years’ experience of which 3 years should be at ASD/Junior management level in parliamentary and governance environment, A driver’s
license. An LLB will serve added as an 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 the Constitution
of the Republic, extensive knowledge and experience in Parliamentary operations, knowledge of Legislative Framework, Medium Term Strategic
Framework (MTSF), understanding of Treasury and PFMA Regulations,
Government legislation, Monitoring and evaluation methods, Legislative drafting and National Development Plan, knowledge of government systems
and structures, knowledge of relevant legislations and prescripts, computer
Literacy, problem solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, people and diversity
management skills, strategic and analytical skills. sound financial management skills, report writing skills, presentation skills, research skills, project
management skills, ability to work with diverse people, ability to interpret and apply policy.
DUTIES : Ensure administrative support to the Secretary General pertaining to committee programme: Serve as a central point of contact between OCJ
Leadership, Ministry and Parliament, ensuring compliance with protocols and
Parliamentary Committees programme: Tracking parliamentary debates, committee meetings and parliamentary questions related to OCJ and the
Judiciary: Analyse questions, co-oordinate, draft and facilitate responses to
Parliamentary questions posed to the Minister or Department ensuring the responses are timeously submitted and comply with parliamentary standards:
Prepare briefings, presentation and reports ( in consultation with relevant Units)
for Parliamentary Committee meetings: Coordinate the attendance of parliamentary meetings, events and debates, Secretariat support to all OCJ
Governance Structures and when required with ad-hoc management projects,
Conduct research on governance best practices to ensure alignment and the highest standard of professionalism: Advise management on parliamentary
procedures, policy matters and the implications of the legislative developments: Provide and maintain record management systems with
respect to parliamentary questions, reports emanating from the engagements with parliamentary committees, policies and procedures: Manage the Sub
Directorate to ensure good governance practises and compliance with relevant legislation and policies: Management of performance and development and
undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms S Mpheshwa Tel No: (010) 493 2535
HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/42/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.