Job Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCOM Law. A minimum of one (01) year secretarial experience or as an office assistant. Experience in a Legal/ Court environment and 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
Duties
Render Secretarial support to the Judiciary: Diarise the appointments and meetings of the Judge, type and file the judgments and ensure the Judgments that are handed down (delivered), signed draft orders granted in Court or virtually are sent to the Typist for scanning, upload unto Case-lines/Court- Online and the Library. Provide support functions to Civil, Criminal and review matters/courts and case allocations in chambers: Collect the files before the 50 commencement of a Criminal matter from the Registrar’s office at the Criminal section, keep updating the register of reviews and sign on receipt to return the reviews to the Clerk and ensure that the register/template of the reserved judgement is updated and notify the Statistics Officer and the office of the Judge President when judgment has been handed down. Provide support functions to civil / criminal courts: Administer the correct Oath ID or declaration in court, when required and ensure that the bench book of the Judge is prepared and files are taken by Ushers to Court before the commencement of the proceedings. Provide general administrative support to the Judiciary: Ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order and attend to sign the documents for approval. Ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before the 5th of every month to the Transport Officer and ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance and service, receive the pre-authorisation for the Judge’s vehicle.
What is the Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Mthatha
How to Apply
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr M Mhlontlo Tel No: (047) 504 5500 HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/19/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Apply Before:
5/22/2026
Reference No:
2026/19/OCJ
Additional Information
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals.
