Job details

Circular Post No: 21/167
Job Ref Number: 2026/54/OCJ
Closing Date: 03 July 2026

Salary

R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Centre

Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg

Requirements

  • Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
  • No experience required.
  • A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
  • Skills and Competencies: Technical skills, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal relations, typing skills, decision making skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, computer literacy (MS Office), planning and organising skills.

Duties

  • Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings, check the readiness of the court prior the court proceedings, Test the CRT machine (Circuit court and local court) and reports all faults detected on the machine, capture cases set down on the CRT machine and the court book/J406, preschedule the cases prior to commencement of the court proceedings, proper recording of court proceedings, record court proceedings as per the level of court, add parties’ details per court appearance and add related annotations for the case type in session, pause and resume the recorder during court session breaks, and stop at the end of the day, set up and operate the equipment for testifying in the Children’s court.
  • Annotate all the postponed cases, conduct regular backups of data and transfer court recordings at the end of the week, utilise the headphones to monitor accurate recording of the court proceedings, perform playback events during or after the session, attend to request for playback to verify court orders and download to CD/USB, retrieve and download cases on request, playback the court recoding to detect any discrepancies on the recordings, inform the Judge immediately when discrepancies are detected, attend to general administrative functions for court administration, file and check audio CD’s in the strong room/Court Recording Technology office, submit work performed at the circuit court immediately upon arrival, update backups of audio CD’s, download CD’s for transcription for the running record, attend to queries relating to court recordings and arrange own travelling to circuit courts in advance.

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr T Musana Tel No: (010) 494 8402 HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

Applications

Where to send your application.

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/54/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 take note that the post of Deputy Director: Security Management with Ref No: 2025/436/OCJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026 has been withdrawn.

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
POST 21/167 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (DCRS) REF NO:2026/54/OCJ
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. No experience required. A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Skills and
Competencies: Technical skills, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal relations, typing skills, decision making skills, problem solving
skills, analytical skills, computer literacy (MS Office), planning and organising skills.
DUTIES : Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings, check the readiness of the court prior the court proceedings, Test the CRT machine
(Circuit court and local court) and reports all faults detected on the machine, capture cases set down on the CRT machine and the court book/J406, preschedule the cases prior to commencement of the court proceedings, proper
recording of court proceedings, record court proceedings as per the level of court, add parties’ details per court appearance and add related annotations
for the case type in session, pause and resume the recorder during court session breaks, and stop at the end of the day, set up and operate the
equipment for testifying in the Children’s court. Annotate all the postponed cases, conduct regular backups of data and transfer court recordings at the
end of the week, utilise the headphones to monitor accurate recording of the court proceedings, perform playback events during or after the session, attend
to request for playback to verify court orders and download to CD/USB, retrieve and download cases on request, playback the court recoding to detect any
discrepancies on the recordings, inform the Judge immediately when discrepancies are detected, attend to general administrative functions for court
administration, file and check audio CD’s in the strong room/Court Recording
Technology office, submit work performed at the circuit court immediately upon arrival, update backups of audio CD’s, download CD’s for transcription for the
running record, attend to queries relating to court recordings and arrange own travelling to circuit courts in advance.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr T Musana Tel No: (010) 494 8402 HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/54/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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