Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/61
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SDIP
Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- LevelLevel 08
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 27/61
- Department
- Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- Closing date
- 17 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 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). 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
- National Office: Midrand
- Salary information
- R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field.
- 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.
- Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of Service Delivery Improvement Programmes, Batho Pele Principles, Strategic Planning, records management and customer satisfaction survey methodologies.
- Skilled in computer literacy, planning and analysis, problem solving, time management, presentation, communication and report writing, presentation. along with the following attributes: honesty, accountability, team player, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity and self-motivated.
Duties
- Provide technical and administrative support in the development, implementation and monitoring of the OCJ Service Delivery Charter and Service Delivery Improvement Plan.
- Participate in the development and drafting, implementation and monitoring of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP) and develop quarterly and annual SDC and SDIP reporting templates.
- Coordinate Public Service Month (PSM) /Integrated Public Service Programmes (IPSP), Batho Pele activities, and customer satisfaction surveys: Consult with Communications Unit on PSM/IPSP awareness posters and conduct research on PSM/IPSP poster content according to DPSA directives.
- Provide administrative and technical support during the development and implementation of OCJ Strategic and Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan: Provide support in coordinating the development of the OCJ Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plans.
- Develop and edit draft monthly and quarterly reports for inputs in line with the Operational Plan.
- Maintain records management, resources, and correspondences of the Strategy and Service Delivery Planning Unit: Arrange stationery for the unit, maintain filing of documents and provide ad hoc administrative duties when required within the SSDP unit.
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Ms P. Mahlangu Tel No: (010) 493 2501 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. S. Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/89/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 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. ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the post of Deputy Director: Security Management with Ref No: 2026/70/OCJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026 is a re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
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 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 27/61 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SDIP REF NO: 2026/89/OCJ
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). 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 in Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by
SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field. 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. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of Service Delivery Improvement Programmes, Batho Pele Principles, Strategic Planning,
records management and customer satisfaction survey methodologies. Skilled in computer literacy, planning and analysis, problem solving, time
management, presentation, communication and report writing, presentation.
along with the following attributes: honesty, accountability, team player, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity and self-motivated.
DUTIES : Provide technical and administrative support in the development, implementation and monitoring of the OCJ Service Delivery Charter and
Service Delivery Improvement Plan. Participate in the development and drafting, implementation and monitoring of the Service Delivery Improvement
Plan (SDIP) and develop quarterly and annual SDC and SDIP reporting templates. Coordinate Public Service Month (PSM) /Integrated Public Service
Programmes (IPSP), Batho Pele activities, and customer satisfaction surveys:
Consult with Communications Unit on PSM/IPSP awareness posters and conduct research on PSM/IPSP poster content according to DPSA directives.
Provide administrative and technical support during the development and implementation of OCJ Strategic and Annual Performance Plan and
Operational Plan: Provide support in coordinating the development of the OCJ
Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plans. Develop and edit draft monthly and quarterly reports for inputs in line with the Operational Plan.
Maintain records management, resources, and correspondences of the
Strategy and Service Delivery Planning Unit: Arrange stationery for the unit, maintain filing of documents and provide ad hoc administrative duties when
required within the SSDP unit.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms P. Mahlangu Tel No: (010) 493 2501 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. S. Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/89/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). 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 in Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by
SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field. 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. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of Service Delivery Improvement Programmes, Batho Pele Principles, Strategic Planning,
records management and customer satisfaction survey methodologies. Skilled in computer literacy, planning and analysis, problem solving, time
management, presentation, communication and report writing, presentation.
along with the following attributes: honesty, accountability, team player, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity and self-motivated.
DUTIES : Provide technical and administrative support in the development, implementation and monitoring of the OCJ Service Delivery Charter and
Service Delivery Improvement Plan. Participate in the development and drafting, implementation and monitoring of the Service Delivery Improvement
Plan (SDIP) and develop quarterly and annual SDC and SDIP reporting templates. Coordinate Public Service Month (PSM) /Integrated Public Service
Programmes (IPSP), Batho Pele activities, and customer satisfaction surveys:
Consult with Communications Unit on PSM/IPSP awareness posters and conduct research on PSM/IPSP poster content according to DPSA directives.
Provide administrative and technical support during the development and implementation of OCJ Strategic and Annual Performance Plan and
Operational Plan: Provide support in coordinating the development of the OCJ
Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plans. Develop and edit draft monthly and quarterly reports for inputs in line with the Operational Plan.
Maintain records management, resources, and correspondences of the
Strategy and Service Delivery Planning Unit: Arrange stationery for the unit, maintain filing of documents and provide ad hoc administrative duties when
required within the SSDP unit.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms P. Mahlangu Tel No: (010) 493 2501 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. S. Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/89/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.