Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) Entry Level Clerks Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for entry-level government positions within the justice system. These roles provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to the administration of justice.

The OCJ is seeking dedicated individuals for two distinct entry-level clerk positions: Registrar’s Clerk and Administration Clerk (DCRS). These roles are designed for those starting their careers and offer a foundational entry into public service.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following general criteria to be considered:

• Education: Possession of a Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
• Experience: No prior work experience is required for these entry-level opportunities.

Registrar’s Clerk (Reference No: 2026/64/OCJ)

• Location: Land Court: Randburg, Johannesburg
• Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 5)
• Advantageous: A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Key Skills: Knowledge of working procedures relevant to the court environment (including registry processes, storage, and retrieval), understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service, knowledge of filing systems, mail procedure manual, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National Archives, and Batho Pele Principles. Essential skills include computer literacy (Microsoft Office), communication, numeracy, interpersonal relations, problem-solving and analysis, time management, administrative abilities, capacity to work under pressure, self-motivation, accuracy, independent work, attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility.

Administration Clerk (DCRS) (Reference No: 2026/65/OCJ)

• Location: Land Court: Durban
• Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 5)
• Advantageous: A valid driver’s license, and appropriate experience in general administration or Court-related functions will be an added advantage.
• Key Skills: Knowledge of the digital recording process (system tests, recording equipment functionality, fault reports), Court proceedings, and both digital and manual filing systems. Required skills include technical aptitude, written and verbal communication, interpersonal relations, typing, computer literacy (MS Office), planning and organising, administrative skills, ability to work under pressure, ensuring correctness of annotations, team participation, understanding of confidentiality in Government, flexibility, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Registrar’s Clerk

• Register and allocate case numbers to all pleadings and Court documents received.
• Ensure that files have been served to all parties concerned.
• Draw up files for litigants or attorneys.
• Update files with returns of service and proof of services.
• Safe-keep and dispose of case records as per procedures.
• Retrieve requested files and make them available to the requester.
• Attend to queries from parties and members of the public.
• Record documents received and ensure systematic recording of Court files.
• Maintain a record of requests received from litigants.
• Attend to case management and set down notices.
• Implement case management practices, including placing request forms and completing movement sheets.
• Render general case management duties.
• Monitor files and records as per case management guidelines.
• Submit leave forms to HR for compliance.
• Maintain and keep all registers for filing and archiving.
• Comply with telephone prescripts and leave policies.
• Prepare and sign performance agreements timeously.

Administration Clerk (DCRS)

• Check the readiness of the Court prior to proceedings.
• Test the CRT machine (Circuit Court and local Court) and report all detected faults.
• Capture cases set down on the CRT machine and the court book/J406.
• Pre-schedule cases prior to the commencement of Court proceedings.
• Record Court proceedings as per the level of Court.
• Add parties’ details per Court appearance and add related annotations for the case type in session.
• Pause and resume the recorder during Court session breaks, and stop at the end of the day.
• Set up and operate the equipment for testifying in the Children’s Court.
• Annotate all postponed cases.

How to Apply

To apply for these entry-level clerk positions, please follow these steps carefully:

• Visit the official application portal: https://www.graduates24.com/office-of-the-chief-justice-ocj-entry-level-clerks
• Follow the instructions provided on the website to complete and submit your application.

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026. Ensure your application is submitted before this date.