USHER MESSENGER is a South African government vacancy at Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Limpopo Division of The High Court: Thohoyandou | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre
Limpopo Division of The High Court: Thohoyandou
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Grade 10 or ABET level 3 as recognised by SAQA.
- A relevant experience required.
- A valid driver’s license will serve as an added 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.
- Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collecting 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, communication skills (verbal & written), problem solving skills, good public relations skills, monitoring and analytical skills, planning and organising skills, report writing skills and typing skills.
Duties
Render administrative support functions to the Judges and the Court Room, escort members of the bench to and from Court and attends Judges' chambers with counsel, facilitate order in Court rooms before calling the Judges in, organise the Court crew and inform them of the starting times in line with the daily Court roll, maintain silence and order in the Court rooms when Judges enter or leave, check the correctness of motion Court rolls, generation of copies and dissemination according to the distribution list, maintain Court Rooms’ records, check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the Court rooms), report the missing files to the Judges, file/ archive the documents, registers, etc, facilitate the smooth- running of the Court rooms, assist with the scheduling of Court matters (motion opposed), arrange the representation of cases, negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges in times of Court, room shortages, collect and distribute Court files, sort and check the Court files, keep the Court files safe and circulate Court rolls according to the distribution list.
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. BM Tjiane Tel No: (015) 495 1444 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. EM Ramaphakela Tel No: (015) 495 1744
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/87/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. 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, social media, 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 : R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Limpopo Division of The High Court: Thohoyandou
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade 10 or ABET level 3 as recognised by SAQA. A relevant experience required. A valid driver’s license will serve as
an added 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.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collecting 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,
communication skills (verbal & written), problem solving skills, good public relations skills, monitoring and analytical skills, planning and organising skills,
report writing skills and typing skills.
DUTIES : Render administrative support functions to the Judges and the Court Room, escort members of the bench to and from Court and attends Judges' chambers
with counsel, facilitate order in Court rooms before calling the Judges in, organise the Court crew and inform them of the starting times in line with the
daily Court roll, maintain silence and order in the Court rooms when Judges enter or leave, check the correctness of motion Court rolls, generation of copies
and dissemination according to the distribution list, maintain Court Rooms’ records, check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the Court
rooms), report the missing files to the Judges, file/ archive the documents, registers, etc, facilitate the smooth- running of the Court rooms, assist with the
scheduling of Court matters (motion opposed), arrange the representation of cases, negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges in times of Court,
room shortages, collect and distribute Court files, sort and check the Court files, keep the Court files safe and circulate Court rolls according to the distribution
list.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. BM Tjiane Tel No: (015) 495 1444 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. EM Ramaphakela Tel No: (015) 495 1744
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/87/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 26 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.
