Job Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of a. A Grade 12 Certificate (NQF4). A Minimum of 2 years secretarial experience or as an office assistant. A valid Driver’s license. Knowledge of Case-lines, Court Online. Communication skills (verbal and written), Administration skills, Planning and Organizational skills, Exceptional Interpersonal skills, Ability to meet strict deadlines , To work under pressure, Attention to detail, Customer service skills, Excellent Typing skills including Dictaphone typing, Ability to Maintain Confidentiality, Time Management skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Research capabilities, Problem solving, Good Judgment and Decision-Making skills, Proficiency in English.
Duties
Provide Secretarial support to the Judiciary. Ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. Ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized. Ensure that the judgments are typed and correspondences are filed accordingly in the right sections. Ensure that signed Judgments and orders handed down in court or virtually are sent to the Typist and the Library (Judgments only). Ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to. Ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and filed. Ensure that stationery for the Judge is ordered and collected. Provide support functions to Civil, Criminal and Review matters/courts and case allocations in chambers. Ensure that the court files are ready and Judge has all the documents in the file on time as per duty roster. Ensure that all files received from various section(s) are verified by the Registrar of that section. Ensure that the register of reviews is up to date and signed on receipt and return of the reviews to the review Clerk. Ensure that the register/template of the reserved judgement is updated and notifying the Statistics Officer as well as the office of the Judge President when judgement has been handed down. Ensure that the transcribed judgements from transcribers reach the Judges for approval and signature. Prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders. Ensure that the Heads of Arguments from various stakeholders and received filled and verified. Inform all parties involved via email and or telephonically of time and 43 date when reserved judgements will be handed down. Provide support functions to civil / criminal courts (main court and circuit courts). Ensure that the bench book of the Judge is prepared and files are in court before the commencement of court proceedings. Ensure that all stakeholders involved are present in court before commencement of proceedings. Ensure that all cases are called and recorded as per the court roll. Calling the case number and the parties’ names on record before Judge can allow parties to start with their matters. Ensure that the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in court when required. Ensure that the exhibits are handed, controlled and
What is the Salary
R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Constitutional Court: Braamfontein
How to Apply
Technical related enquiries: Ms. Z Sondlo Tel No: (011) 359 7400/7458 HR Related enquiries: Ms. K Mokgatlhe Tel No: (011) 359 7400 APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/407/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Constitutional Court: Braamfontein/ Judicial Support Services: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685. KwaZulu-Natal/ Durban: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor Office No 118, CNR Somtseu8 & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000. Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg. Eastern Cape/Bhisho/Mthatha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct y
Apply Before:
3/6/2026
Reference No:
2025/407/OCJ
Additional Information
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.