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Circular: 28 of 2026
Page No.: 2

Circular Post: 28/54
Department: Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
Closing date: 24 August 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 24 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Free State Division of The High Court: Bloemfontein
Salary information: R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements

11 requirements · official circular text

Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four (4) year legal qualification.
A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience obtained after qualification.
MR3: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application).
MR4: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application).
MR5: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 14 years post-qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application).
A valid driver’s license.
Superior court/litigation experience and supervisory experience will serve as an added advantage.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Case Flow Management and legislative frameworks governing the Public Service.
Skilled in excellent communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, problem solving, numeracy, conflict management, time management along with the following attributes: Attention to detail, professionalism, strong work ethics and ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Co-ordination of Case Flow Management and administrative support to the judiciary, comply with court rules and all relevant prescripts, handling taxation of bills of cost, manage the issuing of all processes and initiating of court proceedings, co-ordinate appeals and reviews, attend to and execute requests from the judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters, issue/sign court orders/letters to attorneys/litigants on behalf of the court, keep/check and analyse the court’s monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and monitor the submission thereof, implement effective and efficient administration of court files and records management, deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and legislation, prepare and present files for audit purposes, ensure the submission of records for translation, attend/oversee to general public queries/correspondences, attend to office management, planning and organizing and manage staff and related HR processes.

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. S.P Mathibeli Tel No: (051) 492 4523 HR Related Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/92/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

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 the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements 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 of 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.

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Additional notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 28/54 : REGISTRAR REF NO: 2026/92/OCJ
SALARY : R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Free State Division of The High Court: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four (4) year legal qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience obtained after
qualification. MR3: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service
must accompany the application). MR4: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in a legal profession
(certificates of service must accompany the application). MR5: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 14 years post-qualification
experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application). A valid driver’s license. Superior court/litigation experience and
supervisory experience will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an
integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of
Case Flow Management and legislative frameworks governing the Public
Service. Skilled in excellent communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, problem solving, numeracy, conflict management, time
management along with the following attributes: Attention to detail, professionalism, strong work ethics and ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Co-ordination of Case Flow Management and administrative support to the judiciary, comply with court rules and all relevant prescripts, handling taxation
of bills of cost, manage the issuing of all processes and initiating of court proceedings, co-ordinate appeals and reviews, attend to and execute requests
from the judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters, issue/sign court orders/letters to attorneys/litigants on behalf of the court, keep/check and
analyse the court’s monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and monitor the submission thereof, implement effective and efficient administration of court
files and records management, deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and legislation, prepare and present files for audit purposes, ensure the
submission of records for translation, attend/oversee to general public queries/correspondences, attend to office management, planning and
organizing and manage staff and related HR processes.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. S.P Mathibeli Tel No: (051) 492 4523 HR Related Enquiries: Ms D.S.J Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/92/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.