Twelve judge's secretary posts at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria (5) and Johannesburg (7). R338 106 to R398 277. LLB required. Closes 16 Oct.
| Job Title | Judge's Secretaries (12 posts) |
| Employer | Office of the Chief Justice |
| Reference Number | Pretoria 2026/132/OCJ (5 posts); Johannesburg 2026/133/OCJ (7 posts) |
| Category | Legal support |
| Location | Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R338 106 – R398 277 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor's degree |
About this Judge's Secretaries (12 posts) position
Introduction
Law graduates have twelve chances to work beside a judge. The Office of the Chief Justice is re-advertising its judge's secretary posts at the Gauteng Division of the High Court, five in Pretoria and seven in Johannesburg, and earlier applicants are encouraged to apply again. The pay is R338 106 to R398 277 per year at Level 7, and successful candidates sign a performance agreement. You will need an LLB, legal experience and a pass in a typing test. Applications close on 16 October 2026.
Judge's secretaries work closely with judges and handle sensitive court documents, so discretion and accuracy matter as much as speed. The advert is a re-advertisement, which means earlier applicants should apply again and should make sure that the correct office reference is used: 2026/132/OCJ for Pretoria and 2026/133/OCJ for Johannesburg. You will need an LLB, legal experience and a pass in a typing test, so practise your typing speed and accuracy before the test. Familiarity with CaseLines and Court Online is useful. Prepare a CV that shows legal secretarial or court support work in detail.
About the Employer
The Office of the Chief Justice provides administrative and technical support to the judiciary and the courts.
Responsibilities
• Diarise the judge's appointments and meetings
• Type and file judgments and make sure handed-down judgments and signed orders are scanned and uploaded to CaseLines or Court Online and the library
• Receive and screen visitors and attend to their queries
• Record incoming and outgoing documents and order stationery
• Keep the register of reviews and reserved judgments up to date
Required Qualifications
• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 with 480 credits, recognised by SAQA
• Legal experience
• Passing a typing test
• A valid driver's licence is an added advantage
• Knowledge of the Constitution, court systems and procedures and Batho Pele principles
• Strong communication, planning and interpersonal skills
Job Benefits and Perks
The salary range is R338 106 to R398 277 per year. Preference goes to women, persons with disabilities and youth.
How to Apply
Email Pretoria applications to 2026/132/OCJ@judiciary.org.za and Johannesburg applications to 2026/133/OCJ@judiciary.org.za. You can also post to The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000, or hand deliver to the 12th floor, corner Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg.
Enquiries: Pretoria technical: Mr PA Nkone, (012) 492 7606. Johannesburg technical: Ms S Kajee, (010) 494 8486. HR: Ms T Mbalekwa, (010) 494 8515.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
The source advert also lists this post in: Johannesburg (Gauteng). Confirm each location against the official advert before applying.
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