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The Office of the Chief Justice is excited to announce Judges Secretary Vacancies available across several high courts. This opportunity invites dedicated individuals to play a key role in the judicial process, supporting judges with essential administrative and clerical tasks.
If you are looking to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our nation’s courts, we encourage you to consider applying for these vital positions.
Judges Secretary Vacancies Details
Reference Numbers:
- Durban: Ref No. 2026/21/OCJ
- Cape Town: Ref No. 2026/22/OCJ
- Polokwane: Ref No. 2026/20/OCJ
Salary Range: R294,321 – R343,815 per annum (Level 07).
Centres:
- Land Claims Court, Durban
- Western Cape Division of the High Court, Cape Town
- Limpopo Division of the High Court: Polokwane
Requirements:
- Matric certificate;
- 1-3 years of secretarial or office assistant experience in a legal environment;
- proficiency in English;
- A valid driver’s licence;
- an LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB/BA/BCom Law degree is an advantage.
- A typing/Secretarial Diploma; an LLB Degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB/BA/BCom and a Paralegal Qualification as an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Administration and organizational skills;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills;
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure;
- Attention to detail;
- Customer care service skills;
- Excellent typing skills;
- Confidentiality;
- Time management; and
- Research capabilities.
Duties:
- Typing or formatting draft memoranda, decisions, opinions, or judgment entries;
- Managing and typing correspondence, judgments, and orders;
- Arranging and diarizing appointments, meetings, official visits, and making travel and accommodation arrangements;
- Performing digital recording of court proceedings;
- Ensuring the safe storage and filing of court records;
- Accompanying the Judge to court;
- Managing the Judge’s vehicle and logbook;
- Compiling data and preparing reports and documents for assigned Judges;
- Arranging receptions;
- Managing the Judge’s library;
- Executing legal research as directed by the Judge;
- Ensuring annotation of relevant publications, codes, acts, and rules;
- Attending to and executing requests from the judiciary related to cases and case-related matters;
- Managing the safekeeping of case records.
How to Apply:
- Durban: Direct your application, quoting the relevant reference number, 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.
- Cape Town: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg, Applications can also be hand delivered to 30 Queen Victoria Street,
Cape Town - Limpopo: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice Service Centre, Limpopo, Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications can also be hand delivered to the High Court of South Africa: Limpopo Division, Polokwane, 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane, 0699.
Application Form: Download the Z83 Form 2026 Online
Enquiries:
- Durban: Technical enquiries: Ms T Nzimande (010) 494 9238, HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa (010) 494 8515
- Cape Town: Technical enquiries: Ms V Noah/Ms M Baker (021) 469 4000, HR enquiries: Mr S Hlongwane (021) 469 4029
- Limpopo: HR Enquiries: Ms. N.P Phadziri/ Ms. E.M Ramaphakela Tel No: (015) 4951743/1744, Technical enquiries: Ms. M.M.G Phaswane Tel No: (015) 495 1812
Step into a role where your skills can genuinely contribute to the fabric of our judiciary system. Judges Secretary Vacancies are not just jobs; they are a calling for those dedicated to supporting the seamless delivery of justice.
By joining the teams, you will play a pivotal role in our legal processes, ensuring our judges have the support they need to administer justice effectively. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and join a community committed to upholding justice, apply now to become a part of our esteemed judiciary.
Do not hesitate – apply now and view more Government Jobs.
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