Administration Clerk: Legal

Ref No: 2025/255/OCJ
Location: Eastern Cape Division of The High Court, Gqeberha
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 certificate.
Additional Qualification: Three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6, 360 credits) in a related field is an added advantage.
Experience: No prior experience required.
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of public service legislation, prescripts, and regulations
- Library and information science matters
- Legal procedures and processes; knowledge of law subjects and legal phrases
- Clerical duties and data capturing
- Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
- Office administration and legislative framework governing Public Service
- Knowledge of Batho Pele principles
- Communication skills (verbal & written)
- Problem-solving, monitoring, analytical skills
- Planning, organizing, report writing, and typing skills

Note: Shortlisted candidates will undertake a pre-entry practical exercise to assess technical and generic suitability.

Conduct legal research for the Regional Court President / Chief Magistrate.
Compile statistics and assist with case flow management.
Provide support to the Regional Court Registrar and members of the public.
Provide general administrative support as requested by the Court Manager and Supervisor.

Email applications to: 2025/255/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Note: Preference will be given in line with Employment Equity goals.

Closing Date: 14 October 2025

Equal Opportunity:

OCJ is an equal opportunity employer, giving preference to women, persons with disabilities, and youth.
Employment guided by Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution, Employment Equity Act, and HR policies.

Applications must be submitted to the relevant office based on location and quoting the reference number:

National Office (Midrand): Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver to 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
Supreme Court of Appeal (Bloemfontein): Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Corner President Brand & Fontein Street, Bloemfontein
Eastern Cape/Gqeberha: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206 or hand deliver to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, Vincent 5242
Gauteng (Pretoria/Johannesburg): Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000 or hand deliver to 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg
North West Provincial Service Centre: Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver to 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mmabatho

New Z83 form (download from www.judiciary.org.za or www.dpsa.gov.za) + recent comprehensive CV
Include contactable referees (telephone/email)
Documents must be PDF and in one folder
Certified copies of qualifications, ID, and other required documents submitted only if shortlisted
Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation
Dual citizens/non-SA citizens must provide Police Clearance or proof of permanent residence if shortlisted
Fully complete, sign, and initial all pages of the Z83 form; old Z83 forms not accepted

Shortlisted candidates undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal, financial, qualifications, citizenship, references, employment verification)
Successful candidates must sign an employment contract and performance agreement within 3 months
Security clearance required within 3 months of appointment

Correspondence limited to shortlisted candidates only; if no response within 3 months, application unsuccessful
Non-compliance or late applications will not be considered
OCJ complies with POPIA – personal information used solely for recruitment purposes and kept secure