Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term (3 years in some posts)
Requirements: ABET / Grade 10, relevant experience, semiskilled in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry, or mechanical trades. Must be physically healthy, willing to learn, and able to perform multiple trades. Trade certificates are an advantage.
Key Knowledge & Skills:
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Occupational Health & Safety Act
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Power tools operation
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MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
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Office administration and building layouts
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Legislative framework for Public Service
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Batho Pele principles
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Communication, problem-solving, teamwork, planning, reporting, self-management, creative thinking
Core Duties:
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Handyman services at courts: repair/replace furniture, fit globes and plugs, unblock toilets/basins/drains, fit doors and locks
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Minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work
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Relocate office equipment, coordinate removal of damaged items
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Conduct routine building inspections (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
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Oversee maintenance by service providers
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Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act and departmental standards
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Record and report all maintenance and repairs
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE – APPLICATION NOTICE
The OCJ is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to women, persons with disabilities, and youth, in line with Constitutional and Employment Equity requirements.
Closing Date
28 November 2025
Where to Submit Applications
Always quote the correct reference number.
National Office (Midrand)
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Post: Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
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Hand Delivery: 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
Gauteng / Land Court Randburg / Pretoria
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Post: Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000
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Hand Delivery: 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg
North West / Mmabatho
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Post: Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735
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Hand Delivery: 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng
Free State High Court
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Post: Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300
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Hand Delivery: Free State High Court, Cnr President Brand & Fontein Street
Northern Cape / Kimberley
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Post: Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300
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Hand Delivery: Northern Cape Division of the High Court, Cnr Sol Plaatjie Drive, Kimberley
KwaZulu-Natal / Durban
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Post: Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001
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Hand Delivery: 1st Floor Office 118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets
Mpumalanga / Middelburg / Mbombela
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Post: Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211
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Hand Delivery: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela
Application Requirements
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Submit a new Z83 form (no old form accepted).
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Attach a recent, comprehensive CV with contactable references.
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PDF format only, all documents combined into one folder/file.
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The Z83 must be fully completed, signed, and initialled on both pages.
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Indicate the correct job title, office/location, and reference number.
Shortlisted Candidates Must Provide:
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Certified copies of qualifications
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ID
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Driver’s licence (if required)
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Documents for foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation
Assessment & Verification
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Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
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Pre-entry practical assessment
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Personnel suitability checks (criminal, financial, qualification, citizenship, reference, employment)
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Successful applicants must sign:
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Employment contract
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Performance agreement (within 3 months)
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Undergo security clearance within 3 months
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Additional Notes
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If not contacted within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful.
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Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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The Department reserves the right not to fill a post.
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Personal information will be processed in terms of POPIA (Act 4 of 2013) and retained for internal audit if the application is unsuccessful.
ERRATUM
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The post of Judge’s Secretary (Ref No: 2025/270/OCJ) advertised on Vacancy Circular 39 (24 Oct 2025) is a 12-month non-renewable contract.