JUDGE’S SECRETARY VACANCY 2026(X2 POSTS)

November 29, 2025 admin

REF NO: 2026/320/OCJ (High-Demand Legal Secretarial Positions – Office of the Chief Justice)

SALARY: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07) The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE: Land Court – Randburg (Gauteng) Number of Posts: 2 Permanent Positions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 (Matric)
An LLB degree OR a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA Law, or BCom Law qualification
Minimum 2 years’ secretarial or office administration experience in a legal / judicial environment
Valid driver’s licence
Excellent typing speed – Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a practical typing test (including Dictaphone typing)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Court Online system highly advantageous

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Superior typing and formatting skills (judgments, opinions, legal documents)
Strong administration, planning and organisational abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet tight deadlines
High level of confidentiality, professionalism and emotional maturity
Excellent command of English (verbal and written)
Problem-solving, research capabilities and good judgment
Ability to multitask and take charge in a high-profile judicial environment

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support directly to the Judge / Deputy Judge President
Type, edit and format draft judgments, memoranda, opinions, orders and legal correspondence
Manage the Judge’s diary – arrange court rolls, meetings, travel and accommodation
Liaise with Registrar, attorneys, advocates and stakeholders
Maintain and update physical and electronic court files and chamber documents
Upload signed judgments and orders to CaseLines / Court Online
Prepare bench books and ensure all court files are ready before hearings
Administer oaths and affirmations in court when required
Handle criminal and civil court exhibits professionally
Manage vehicle logbooks, S&T claims, cell phone & 3G claims
Update reserved judgment registers and notify relevant offices when judgments are delivered
Provide full support in opposed motions, urgent applications, criminal trials and review matters

ENQUIRIES

Technical / Role-related: Ms T Mbalekwa – Tel: (010) 494 8515
HR / Application process: Ms Mhlabi – Tel: (010) 493 6316

HOW TO APPLY

Email your detailed CV, certified copies of ID, driver’s licence, qualifications and transcripts to: 2025/320/OCJ@judiciary.org.za (Quote REF: 2025/320/OCJ clearly in the subject line)

CLOSING DATE: Check the official advert (usually 2–3 weeks from publication date). Apply immediately!

NOTE: The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity Plan.