• Registrar: Ref No: 2026/92/OCJ
• Supply Chain Clerk: Ref No: 2026/93/OCJ
• Registrar’s Clerk: Ref No: 2026/94/OCJ
• Administration Clerk: Ref No: 2026/95/OCJ

Each position has specific educational, experience and skills requirements. Applicants should ensure that they meet the requirements before applying.

1. Registrar – Ref No: 2026/92/OCJ

Centre: Free State Division of the High Court, Bloemfontein
Salary: R337,563 to R1,155,777 per annum (MR3-MR5)

The Office of the Chief Justice is inviting applications for the position of Registrar at the Free State Division of the High Court in Bloemfontein.

Registrar Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• LLB degree or a four-year legal qualification.
• Minimum of two years’ legal experience obtained after qualification.
• MR3 requires at least two years’ post-qualification legal experience.
• MR4 requires at least eight years’ post-qualification legal experience.
• MR5 requires at least 14 years’ post-qualification legal experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Superior court or litigation experience will be an added advantage.
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage.
• Applicants should have knowledge of Case Flow Management.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service is required.
• Strong communication, planning, organising and problem-solving skills are required.
• Good numeracy, conflict-management and time-management skills are important.
• Attention to detail, professionalism and a strong work ethic are required.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Registrar Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating Case Flow Management.
• Providing administrative support to the judiciary.
• Complying with court rules and relevant prescripts.
• Handling taxation of bills of cost.
• Managing the issuing of court processes.
• Initiating court proceedings.
• Coordinating appeals and reviews.
• Attending to requests from the judiciary relating to cases.
• Issuing and signing court orders and letters to attorneys and litigants on behalf of the court.
• Monitoring and analysing monthly, quarterly and annual court statistics.
• Managing court files and records.
• Preparing and presenting files for audit purposes.
• Ensuring the submission of records for translation.
• Responding to public enquiries and correspondence.
• Managing office administration, planning and organisation.
• Managing staff and related HR processes.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via email to:

2026/92/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

2. Supply Chain Clerk – Ref No: 2026/93/OCJ

Centre: Free State Provincial Service Centre, Bloemfontein
Salary: R237,453 to R279,708 per annum (Level 05)

The Supply Chain Clerk position provides an opportunity for candidates interested in procurement, logistics, finance and supply chain administration within the public service.

Supply Chain Clerk Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 certificate.
• No previous experience is required.
• A National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Financial Management, Procurement, Logistics or Public Management will be an added advantage.
• A relevant qualification at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA, will be an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices.
• Ability to capture data and operate a computer.
• Ability to collate financial statistics.
• Basic knowledge of Public Service financial legislation and procedures.
• Knowledge of Treasury regulations, including PFMA, PSA and DFI.
• Basic knowledge of financial operating systems such as BAS.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good public-relations and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Report-writing and typing skills.

Supply Chain Clerk Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Capturing invoices.
• Creating Creditor Payment Advices.
• Verifying invoices received.
• Capturing accurate information on LOGIS.
• Attaching required supporting documentation to payment advices.
• Maintaining payment registers.
• Providing information on departmental creditors to line managers.
• Maintaining and updating the Procurement Status Report.
• Providing asset-management clerical support.
• Compiling and maintaining asset records and databases.
• Issuing furniture, equipment and accessories.
• Identifying redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment.
• Verifying the asset register.
• Providing demand and acquisition clerical support.
• Implementing the preference points system.
• Supporting bid consideration and contract-conclusion processes.
• Processing purchase orders.
• Verifying contracts and supplier information.
• Sending signed purchase orders to suppliers.
• Recording procurement transactions.
• Supporting monthly SCM reporting.
• Maintaining proper filing and records for audit purposes.
• Compiling SCM reports on orders issued.

How to Apply

Applications can be sent via email to:

2026/93/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

3. Registrar’s Clerk – Ref No: 2026/94/OCJ

Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the High Court, Durban
Salary: R237,453 to R279,708 per annum (Level 05)

The Office of the Chief Justice is recruiting a Registrar’s Clerk for its KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the High Court in Durban.

Registrar’s Clerk Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 certificate.
• No previous experience is required.
• A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of working procedures within the relevant environment.
• Knowledge of registry processes and practices.
• Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of filing systems.
• Knowledge of the Mail Procedure Manual.
• Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
• Knowledge of National Archives requirements.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Good numeracy and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time-management and administrative skills.

Registrar’s Clerk Duties

The successful candidate will:

• Perform clerical and administrative work within the court.
• Register and allocate case numbers to pleadings and court documents.
• Ensure files are served on all relevant parties.
• Prepare files for litigants and attorneys.
• Update files with proof of service.
• Handle court request files.
• Retrieve requested files and make them available to requesters.
• Respond to queries from litigants and members of the public.
• Record documents received.
• Ensure systematic recording of court files.
• Maintain records of requests received from litigants.
• Assist with case management duties.
• Attend to case-management and set-down notices.
• Implement case-management practices.
• Monitor files and records.
• Maintain filing and archiving registers.
• Comply with telephone and leave policies.
• Safekeep and dispose of case records appropriately.

How to Apply

Applications can be sent via email to:

2026/94/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

4. Administration Clerk – Ref No: 2026/95/OCJ

Centre: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R237,453 to R279,708 per annum (Level 05)

The Administration Clerk vacancy is based at the Office of the Chief Justice National Office in Midrand.

Administration Clerk Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 certificate.
• No previous experience is required.
• A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Records Management.
• Knowledge of Service Delivery Improvement Programmes.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Knowledge of Strategic Planning.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good customer-service skills.

Administration Clerk Duties

The successful candidate will provide administrative and technical support to the Strategy and Service Delivery Planning unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and technical support for strategic planning processes.
• Arranging venues, catering and electronic equipment for planning sessions.
• Compiling memoranda and guidelines.
• Supporting the development of the OCJ Environmental Scan Report.
• Supporting the development of the OCJ Strategic Plan.
• Supporting the development of Annual Performance and Operational Plans.
• Quality-assuring planning submissions.
• Supporting Service Delivery Improvement processes.
• Reviewing quarterly and annual reporting templates.
• Drafting and editing service-delivery improvement reports.
• Quality-assuring service-delivery improvement reports.
• Keeping up to date with Service Delivery Improvement processes.
• Compiling monthly and quarterly performance reports.
• Preparing reports in line with the Operational Plan.
• Quality-assuring portfolio-of-evidence documents.
• Uploading relevant portfolio-of-evidence documentation.
• Maintaining records-management systems.
• Supporting SharePoint filing and archiving.
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement.
• Providing administrative support to the SSDP unit.
• Distributing documents to business units.
• Arranging travel, meetings and workshops.

How to Apply

Applications can be sent via email to:

2026/95/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

How to Apply for Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies

Applicants should carefully follow the official application instructions before submitting their applications.

Application Requirements

• Complete the new Z83 application form.
• Fully complete the application form.
• Sign and initial both pages of the application.
• Clearly indicate the correct job title.
• Indicate the office where the position is advertised.
• Include the correct reference number.
• Attach a recent comprehensive CV.
• Provide contactable referees.
• Include referees’ telephone numbers and email addresses.
• Submit documents in PDF format.
• Place the application documents in one folder.
• Submit the application before the closing date.

Important Z83 Information

The Office of the Chief Justice states that:

• The old Z83 form will not be considered.
• The Z83 must be fully completed.
• The form must be signed and initialled on both pages.
• The correct job title must be stated.
• The correct office must be indicated.
• The correct reference number must be included.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide the required evaluation documentation.

Shortlisting and Assessments

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents before the interview.

Shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will also be required to undertake:

• A practical exercise to assess suitability for the position.
• An integrity assessment relating to ethical conduct.

Important Notice to Applicants

Applicants should ensure that their applications are complete and submitted on time.

The Office of the Chief Justice states that:

• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.
• Failure to submit requested documents may result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to an advertised post.

Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies 2026 – Closing Date

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Job seekers interested in OCJ vacancies 2026, Office of the Chief Justice jobs, government jobs in South Africa, Grade 12 government jobs, administration jobs, supply chain jobs, registrar jobs and court administration jobs should review the requirements carefully and apply for positions that match their qualifications and experience.

The advertised opportunities are available in:

• Bloemfontein, Free State
• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• Midrand, Gauteng

Applicants should use the correct reference number when applying and carefully follow the application instructions for their chosen vacancy.

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