Office of the Chief Justice Entry-Level Jobs Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Office of the Chief Justice is extending an invitation to unemployed youth to apply for various entry-level government positions. These opportunities are located within the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg and are ideal for individuals looking to commence their careers in the public sector.

Successful candidates will contribute to the vital administrative functions that support the South African justice system. Two distinct roles are available: an Administration Clerk focused on Asset Management and an Administration Clerk specialising in Digital Court Recording System (DCRS) support.

These positions are specifically designed for applicants holding a Grade 12 qualification and do not require any prior work experience, providing a valuable pathway for young South Africans to gain professional experience.

Minimum Requirements

• A Grade 12 / Senior Certificate is required.
• No prior experience is necessary for these entry-level positions.

Advantageous Requirements:

• For Administration Clerk: Asset (Reference No: 2026/53/OCJ): Experience in Asset Management and a valid driver’s license will be an advantage.
• For Administration Clerk (DCRS) (Reference No: 2026/54/OCJ): A valid driver’s license will be an advantage.

Required Skills and Attributes

For Administration Clerk: Asset (Reference No: 2026/53/OCJ):

• Knowledge of relevant legislations, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), financial policies and procedures, and Treasury Regulations.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as BAS, PMDS, DFI, and SCOA.
• Computer literacy, particularly with MS Office.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal relations, administration, time management, and numerical skills.
• Customer service orientation, self-management, self-motivation, creative thinking, and teamwork abilities.

For Administration Clerk (DCRS) (Reference No: 2026/54/OCJ):

• Technical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in interpersonal relations and typing.
• Demonstrated decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy, particularly with MS Office.
• Effective planning and organising skills.

Key Responsibilities

Administration Clerk: Asset (Reference No: 2026/53/OCJ)

• Provide support for the coordination and compliance of Asset Management processes.
• Ensure accurate specifications and quantities of assets.
• Complete and file Annexure B3 documentation.
• Tag and register new assets on the Asset Register and record them on the Inventory List.
• Prepare and process payments using the JYP System.
• Ensure Asset Movement forms are completed for assets being moved or sent for repairs.
• Quality assure physical assets against the inventory list and the JYP Asset Register.
• Perform physical asset verification processes.
• Ensure assets are barcoded and marked permanently.
• Maintain an up-to-date Leased Assets Register.
• Facilitate the disposal of unserviceable, redundant, obsolete, and lost assets.
• Identify and report surplus assets.

Administration Clerk (DCRS) (Reference No: 2026/54/OCJ)

• Provide administrative support for the pre-recording of court proceedings.
• Check the readiness of the court prior to proceedings.
• Test the CRT machine and report any detected faults.
• Capture cases set down on the CRT machine and the court book/J406.
• Preschedule cases before the commencement of court proceedings.
• Accurately record court proceedings according to the court level.
• Add parties’ details per court appearance and include relevant annotations for the case type.
• Pause and resume the recorder during court session breaks and stop at the end of the day.
• Set up and operate equipment for testifying in the Children’s court.
• Annotate all postponed cases.
• Conduct regular data backups and transfer court recordings weekly.
• Utilise headphones to monitor accurate recording of court proceedings.
• Perform playback events.

How to Apply

Applications for these opportunities must be submitted online by 3 July 2026.

To apply, please visit the official application portal: https://www.graduates24.com/office-of-the-chief-justice-entry-level-jobs-1782209954